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Why democratic societies are having trust issues

Why democratic societies are having trust issues

Chine McDonald writes for The Financial Times on trust issues in Western politics 15/06/24

Theos Director, Chine McDonald, examines how lack of human connection in politics and our everyday lives has drastically lowered the public’s trust in democracy. Can reconnecting with our communities restore our faith in government?

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Chine McDonald

Chine McDonald

Chine McDonald is a writer, broadcaster and Director of Theos. She is the author of ‘God Is Not a White Man: And Other Revelations’ and ‘Unmaking Mary: Shattering the Myth of Perfect Motherhood’. She is vice–chair of Greenbelt Festival, and a trustee of Christian Aid and Demos.

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Posted 17 June 2024

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