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Democracy: Down, but not out

Despite the backsliding, public support for democracy remains strong.

Original reporting by Richard Littlemore

Democracy: Down, but not out
IdeasPeople rallied at the Michigan State Capitol in February to oppose the US administration – one of many similar protests held across the US. (Photo by: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Despite the backsliding, public support for democracy remains strong.Photo: Richard Littlemore

Where the work begins

Despite the backsliding, public support for democracy remains strong.

What follows

Further reporting continues across the university network.

At a glance

  • Campus: UBC Vancouver & Okanagan (Point Grey & Kelowna)
  • Focus: Research & public discovery (Ideas)
  • Outcome: Verified reporting (September 2026 issue)
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  1. Original reporting · magazine.alumni.ubc.ca

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