The article explores the erosion of democratic values in Hungary and parallels drawn with potential trends in the U.S. It highlights perspectives from social scientists and citizens who navigate this complex political landscape. Marantz reflects on past literature analyzing democracy's decline, particularly referencing the influential book "How Democracies Die," illustrating the broader implications of political shifts not just in Hungary, but as a warning sign for nations like the U.S. as they face similar threats to their democratic frameworks.
"If you know where the lines are, and you don't cross them, you can have a good life," a social scientist says, of living in Hungary, where democracy has been under siege for more than a decade.
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