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Is the U.S. slipping into 'Competitive Authoritarianism?'

By Frank Langfitt May 13, 2026, 5:00 am48 pts
What form of government do we have in America now? Some scholars say it is no longer liberal democracy, but "competitive authoritarianism." NPR's Frank Langfitt explains the term and its origin. (Image credit: Fabrice Coffrini)

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