Hong Kong voted for democracy. Now protesters and victorious political parties must showcase its strengths

In the past few weeks, Hong Kong has witnessed the triumph of democratic institutions. The High Court declared the anti-mask legislation unconstitutional. The district council elections witnessed the overwhelming victory of pro-democracy candidates. In the United States, both the legislative and executive branches of government endorsed a law designed to support Hong Kongs freedoms. Democratic institutions work, and this is an important lesson in the current climate.Some may argue that the