The reforming vision of participatory democracy that JOIN and the SDS formulated in the early 1960s eroded as Americans became divided over __________.

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The Vietnam War was a significant factor that divided Americans and eroded the reforming vision of participatory democracy that organizations like JOIN (Jobs or Income Now) and the SDS (Students for a Democratic Society) formulated in the early 1960s. The war led to widespread protests, political polarization, and a questioning of government policies, impacting the unity and focus of these and other reform movements.

The Reforming Vision of Participatory Democracy That JOIN and the SDS