Editorial: The New York Times

• True political courage, despite the risk to one's political career, has become exceptionally rare in today's polarised world.
• Republicans in various US states have systematically made it harder for citizens to vote and for election workers to do their jobs.
• Donald Trump has threatened to imprison election officials who disagree with his falsehoods.
• The main counterweight to this campaign against democratic institutions is the work of public servants, both elected and volunteer.
• Despite political and death threats, some Republicans have stood for law and public order and deserve appreciation and gratitude.

Conclusion: The threat to American democracy is profound and requires the courage of honest people to stand up for it. Many of the current defenders will not be in office for the 2024 elections, so others will need to step up.

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