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To the Editor: Most of us know American democracy is in trouble.  That Trump could almost overturn the election, coupled with how easily he ran roughshod over our institutions and traditions, was indeed frightening. But we have structural problems besides future Trumps to worry about.  Freedom House, the respected international democracy watchdog foundation has just lowered America’s “Freedom and Democracy” rating to an 83. Ten years ago we were 94; now we’re behind Britain (93), Slovakia, (90), Greece (87), and tied with Panama (83). Why?   Three primary reasons were identified:  voter suppression, gerrymandering, and the influence of big money in politics. The Democrats have proposed to re

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