Following, and probably will have more to say later, even though I've avoided politics threads over the last 5-6 months, this one is hopefully general enough it won't fall into a * show. Don't make me regret this, people. ;)
Disclaimer: Haven't read the article yet, but added to my Pocket account, probably will read in the next 1-3 days, and may have more to say then. For now, this is my pre-reading opinion.
"Is Democracy dying?"
Yes.
A little.
For now.
The world appears to be going backwards with regards to progress in multiple areas.
Scary, authoritarian leaders have come into power, or are coming into power, in places like:
The US: Trump
Russia: Putin
The Philippines: Duterte
Poland: Kaczynski
Turkey: Erdogan
Germany: Petry
Of course, there are places that were already less democratic, but these are formerly free democratic nations stepping towards more authoritarianism and totalitarianism.
The path towards justice isn't a straight one. As the stock market moves up and down, but trends up over a long timeline, I think the same is true for freedom and truth. We're on a downward zag right now. Hopefully it won't be a prolonged one. I have faith that we'll eventually get back to an upswing, and surpass where we are now in terms of liberty and civil rights. It just won't be a smooth journey.
I will fight for what I can, in the meantime, and not worry about the rest. I don't know if it will be better for my children, or their children, or if it will take longer, but all I can do is hope, and work.