## Introduction The democracy is a form of government that is based on the active participation of citizens. However, when politicians consider themselves victims of injustice, they may become more likely to support anti-democratic policies. In this article, we will explore the concept of 'competitive victimhood' and its implications for democracy. ## The research A new study analyzed the data of 2,000 American politicians and found a link between the perception of one's group as a victim and support for anti-democratic policies. Researchers used a method called 'fine-tuning' to analyze the data and discovered that politicians who considered themselves victims of injustice were more likely to support anti-democratic policies. ## The implications The research suggests that 'competitive victimhood' can be a threat to democracy. When politicians consider themselves victims of injustice, they may become more likely to support anti-democratic policies and dehumanize opponents. This can lead to increased polarization and erosion of democracy. ## Conclusion In conclusion, 'competitive victimhood' is an important phenomenon that requires attention from researchers and politicians. It is essential to understand how this phenomenon affects democracy and find solutions to reduce it. ## References [1] Nguyen, C. M., Moore-Berg, S. L., & Hameiri, B. (2025). When victimhood threatens democracy: Competitive victimhood predicts anti-democratic policy support through dehumanization for Republicans and Democrats. Journal of Politics, 77(2), 537-555.