Democracy in America

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Originally published in two volumes in 1835 and 1840, Democracy in America is Alexis de Tocqueville’s classic analysis of American democracy. Drawing on his observations of the United States, Tocqueville examines democratic equality, political institutions, social conditions, and the revolution toward democracy he believed had unfolded over centuries.

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1 episode featuring Democracy in America

Letters from an American
Social Security turned shared risk into public policy
The episode frames Social Security as a test of whether government can act collectively when private charity and individual self-reliance fall short.
Aug 15, 2026 · 12 min

1 episode featuring Democracy in America

Social Security turned shared risk into public policy