The Events of January 6th and the Future of American Democracy

At this roundtable, leading social scientists will discuss how we understand the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol and the implications of the attack and aftermath for the future of democracy in the United States.

Panelists:

Erica Chenoweth, Berthold Beitz Professor in Human Rights and International Affairs (HKS); Susan S. and Kenneth L. Wallach Professor at the Radcliffe Institute

Ryan Enos, Professor of Government (FAS)

Richard Fallon, Story Professor of Law (HLS)

Claudine Gay, Edgerley Family Dean (FAS); Wilbur A. Cowett Professor of Government and of African and African American Studies (FAS)

Harvey Mansfield, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Government (FAS)

Daniel Ziblatt, Eaton Professor of the Science of Government (FAS)

[Bruce-qbvu]

Harvey seems to be sincere in his support for Republicans, but I just can't get past the awkwardness of him dancing around the issues with the GOP. He basically restates Daniel's premise that the Party went along with Trump to get what they wanted and then were entirely co-opted. Then he tries the what about Bernie Sanders bit. Not good ground to stand on.

[recoswell]

Better education and fewer televisions "reality" shows would be a good place to start.