Scholar behind the decline of democracy article states the decline of unions is part of the problem

[Triana]

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What are the three or four most crucial factors that have made the United States this way?

Very good question. I'd say two crucial factors. One central factor is the role of money in our political system, and the overwhelming role that affluent individuals that affluent individuals and organized interests play, in campaign finance and in lobbying. And the second thing is the lack of mass organizations that represent and facilitate the voice of ordinary citizens. Part of that would be the decline of unions in the country which has been quite dramatic over the last 30 or 40 years. And part of it is the lack of a socialist or a worker's party.

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[The Magistrate]

1. Hear Hear, Ma'am

The active wrecking of unions is key to the whole thing.

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