Lessons from democracy defenders across the world who have navigated authoritarian threats, a series by Protect Democracy
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Lessons from abroad: Mexico's story should serve as a reminder that pro-democracy forces must also win hearts and minds — not just lawsuits — to challenge authoritarian advances. Join me in learning from democracy defenders across the world ⬇️
Courts can stop some authoritarian actions, but courts can’t win elections. So, how else does democracy endure? Here's a lesson for us from Mexico's pro-democracy forces: win hearts and minds (not just lawsuits).
Must read: Defending some key democratic institutions through the legal system isn't enough. Read about the lessons learned from Mexico's fight against autocratic advances.
