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If you can keep it

In 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked: what kind of government have you created? He answered, "a republic — if you can keep it." From Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism.

Newsletter · By Protect Democracy · English · Official site

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Sep 28, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    Big win for elections *and* national security (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 24, 2026

    Donald Trump’s midterm sabotage campaign is failing (so far) (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    Trump TV is propaganda — and a crime (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 17, 2026

    One in five Americans (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Sep 10, 2026

    What does it take to make a U-turn from authoritarianism? (opens the original)

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