Distrust in the media and courts can cause democratic backsliding, UChicago study suggests
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Distrust in the media and courts can cause democratic backsliding, UChicago study suggests
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Democratic backsliding can be tricky to spot.
That's why most citizens rely on researchers, reporters and other third-party oversight bodies to detect and raise awareness of actions that subvert democracy. While these groups shine a crucial spotlig . . .
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Distrust in the media and courts can cause democratic backsliding, UChicago study suggests
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Democratic backsliding can be tricky to spot.
That's why most citizens rely on researchers, reporters and other third-party oversight bodies to detect and raise awareness of actions that subvert democracy. While these groups shine a crucial spotlig . . .