
Zack Beauchamp
Senior Correspondent
Latest articles by Zack Beauchamp


An expert makes a strong argument for transforming the way American elections work. But could it ever happen?


The war for American democracy can still be won despite the Senate’s failures. Here’s where to start.


The siege on the Beth Israel synagogue reflects a scary new normal.


The president’s rhetoric on democracy is great. It’s the policy that’s the problem.



The texts expose how the rich exploit culture wars to benefit themselves.


Biden’s Summit for Democracy is supposed to highlight democracy’s global plight. But in America, not many people are paying attention.


The verdict exposed a disturbing point of agreement between violent militias and the GOP.


“It’s time to clean house in America,” one influential right-wing activist wrote this week. And he’s not alone.

America’s public servants face a wave of threats that reveal a democracy rotting from within.