In "The Plot Against America," Philip Roth envisions an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh becomes president, leading to a rise in anti-Semitism and the erosion of democratic values. The novel explores the impact of this political shift on a Jewish family in Newark, offering a chilling representation of how a society can slide into authoritarianism. Roth's narrative serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of democracy and the personal toll of political upheaval. In "How Democracies Die," authors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt analyze the contemporary threats to democracy, emphasizing how democratic systems can erode gradually rather than through outright coups. They argue that political polarization and the normalization of undemocratic practices can lead to the downfall of democratic institutions. Together, Roth's fictional exploration and Levitsky's analytical work highlight the importance of vigilance in protecting democratic values amid changing political landscapes.

In "The Plot Against America," Philip Roth envisions an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh becomes president, leading to a rise in anti-Semitism and the erosion of democratic values. The novel explores the impact of this political shift on a Jewish family in Newark, offering a chilling representation of how a society can slide into authoritarianism. Roth's narrative serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of democracy and the personal toll of political upheaval.

In "How Democracies Die," authors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt analyze the contemporary threats to democracy, emphasizing how democratic systems can erode gradually rather than through outright coups. They argue that political polarization and the normalization of undemocratic practices can lead to the downfall of democratic institutions. Together, Roth's fictional exploration and Levitsky's analytical work highlight the importance of vigilance in protecting democratic values amid changing political landscapes.