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Do we need political parties? In theory, they're the sort of organization that could bring Americans together in larger purpose

  • Written by: Maurizio Valsania, Professor of American History, Università di Torino
imageDuring President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech, many Congressional Democrats stood and clapped, but the GOP did not.AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

The 27 million people who watched President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Feb. 7, 2023, witnessed the spectacle of a family divided, with boos and cheers perfectly arranged along...

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