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Harvard professors warn the fragility of America's democracy lies within our Constitution

In their new book, “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt argue part of the problem our democracy is facing is a rise in anti-democratic extremists among party ranks. They also say the issue lies within the American Constitution.
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In their new book, “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt argue part of the problem our democracy is facing is a rise in anti-democratic extremists among party ranks. They also say the issue lies within the U.S. Constitution.

Two Harvard government professors have a warning for Americans — they say our democracy is in a vulnerable, uncertain place that could have dire consequences for us, the citizens it serves.

In their latest book, “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt argue part of the problem is a rise in anti-democratic extremists among party ranks. They also say the issue lies within the U.S. Constitution.

Tyranny of the Minority is co-written by Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt.
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"Tyranny of the Minority" is co-written by Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt.

In their book, Levitsky and Ziblatt explore why democracy is under attack in the United States and not in other wealthy countries? Can it be saved or has permanent damage been done? Where will America turn next at the crossroads of democracy?

We find out next time on Charlotte Talks.

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Steve Levitsky, professor of government at Harvard and co-author, "Tyranny of the Minority”

Daniel Ziblatt, professor of government at Harvard and co-author, "Tyranny of the Minority”

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Sarah Delia is a Senior Producer for Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins. Sarah joined the WFAE news team in 2014. An Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, Sarah has lived and told stories from Maine, New York, Indiana, Alabama, Virginia and North Carolina. Sarah received her B.A. in English and Art history from James Madison University, where she began her broadcast career at college radio station WXJM. Sarah has interned and worked at NPR in Washington DC, interned and freelanced for WNYC, and attended the Salt Institute for Radio Documentary Studies.