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<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: The Biggest Threat to America Now Isn’t a Coup

It’s been one year since the Capitol riot. American democracy is no safer today than it was that afternoon. Plus: Our happiness columnist offers some advice on charitable giving.
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One year ago, the siege began. Politicians and their staffers ran for cover as the Capitol effectively became a war zone.  

When the haze cleared, we vowed . But the attack on American democracy did, has and at the center of its platform. Now fewer than half of its voters .

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