A lack of civility and unwillingness to work across the aisle are two of the major issues confronting the political system, according to panelists who participated in a discussion about the “Challenges to Democracy.” Organized and moderated by Keith Gaddie, Ph.D., a political science professor, panelists cited gerrymandering, common decency and refusal to compromise as key challenges. Attacking other representatives and making them look like the bad guys disrespects their intelligence and deceives the democratic process, said Fort Worth City Council Member Jared Williams, Ph.D. He was joined on the panel by Wendy Davis, former state senator for the 10th district, Brian Byrd, former Fort Worth City Council member and Glen Whitley, former Tarrant County judge.
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‘Challenges to Democracy’ panel expands on major internal issues in politics
By Nick Di Re, Staff Writer
Published Feb 12, 2024
Wendy Davis, a former representative of the 10th district in the Texas Senate, discusses internal issues the US faces. Davis Graduated from TCU with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1990. (Nick Di Re/Staff Photographer)
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