A Threat to Democracy? Uncivil Speech and Democracy’s Value
Published online on February 13, 2026
Abstract
Political Research Quarterly, Volume 79, Issue 2, Page 528-541, June 2026.
The rise of uncivil speech in digital public spheres has prompted concern about its effects on democracy. This paper explores the relationship between incivility in social media and democracy, moving beyond simplistic claims that uncivil discourse is ...
The rise of uncivil speech in digital public spheres has prompted concern about its effects on democracy. This paper explores the relationship between incivility in social media and democracy, moving beyond simplistic claims that uncivil discourse is ...