Demonstrators at a No Kings rally in Washington, protesting actions by President Trump and Elon Musk. It was a year when America tried something new, and while adherents of the MAGA movement may celebrate much of it, our columnists Anita Chabria and Mark Z. Barabak have a different perspective. I can’t say 2025 was a stellar year for the American experiment, but it certainly will make the history books. Do you still think American democracy is secure, and this political moment will pass without lasting damage to our democratic norms? Barabak: On that note, let’s recognize a few of the many good things that happened in 2025.
