https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/state-of-u-s-democracy-reaches-new-low-report-findsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/state-of-u-s-democracy-reaches-new-low-report-findshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/state-of-u-s-democracy-reaches-new-low-report-finds#u72906Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:06:01 +0000U.S. democratic indicators have fallen to their lowest levels in 50 years, according to recent data. Reports indicate this decline threatens the global rule of law and is increasingly impacting Europe. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace describes the trend as America walking away from global democracy. These findings suggest a systemic deterioration in the health of American democratic institutions with implications that extend beyond domestic borders to affect international stability and legal standards.Why it mattersThe erosion of democratic norms in a global superpower often sig