A Partisan Warrior's Reckoning.

The article discusses the role of philanthropy in defending liberal democracy and the need for coalition-building across ideological lines. The author reflects on their own experience as a partisan philanthropist and how they came to realize that their efforts were contributing to gridlock and partisanship. They argue that protecting liberal democracy requires creating a democracy agenda that welcomes people with different beliefs and backgrounds. The author also emphasizes the importance of distinguishing policy preferences from the rules of a free and open society and expanding the focus of philanthropy beyond voting and elections. They highlight the need for pro-democracy forces to learn from the coalition-building strategies of autocrats and address the concerns of Americans outside elite circles. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of building an extraordinary coalition to defend liberal democracy. [Extracted from the article]

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