Weekly Update: 7/22/2025

This week, the Threat to Democracy Index remains unchanged. There were no major events reported over the past week that would move the score.

In the absence of new developments, we’re using this week’s update to highlight some of our favorite resources for understanding the democratic crisis in the United States. These publications provide essential context and expert insight into the erosion of democratic norms and institutions happening around us.

Just Security – Trump Administration Executive Actions

A collection of news and analysis of Trump's executive actions and litigation brought to you by Just Security, a nonpartisan, independent online forum based at the Reiss Center on Law and Security at NYU School of Law. They also provide a great "litigation tracker" that follows all of the important lawsuits brought against the Trump administration. Read the collection →

The Guardian – Trump Administration Briefing

A daily summary of news regarding the Trump’s presidency by The Guardian US, the American edition of the global news organization, known for its fact-based and investigative journalism and progressive editorial stance. Explore the series →

Substacks Worth Following

• Sherrilyn’s Newsletter – Civil rights, law, and democracy, through the eyes of seasoned legal advocate Sherrilyn Ifell.

• Adam’s Substack – Political scientist Adam Przeworski’s diary of democratic decline in real time.

• Thinking About… – Historian of tyranny and authoritarianism, Tim Snyder, reflects on current politics.

We’ll be back next week with any updates that might affect the Index. Until then, we encourage you to take some time with these thoughtful and well-sourced publications.