"Democracy Dies in Darkness," the slogan of the Washington Post, and "The Truth is Worth It" advertising campaign of the New York Times were both launched in 2018. These new slogans are not a coincidence. Both relate to the emerging and alarming global issue that is so great, yet it is unrecognized. The fate of democracy is at risk. Headlines describe poor behaviour, and political actions demonstrate poor decisions, beneath these lies a fundamental truth that democracy has been taken for granted. Historical events including a Nazi-controlled Germany, a communist Russia, and present-day propaganda filled North America have proven that democracy remains more vulnerable now than ever. Today's era is represented by the age of technological advancement, increasing breaches in privacy, and unrestricted surveillance. This, along with foreign influence, is enough to declare that democracy is under attack. The democracy of many countries has always been threatened, but now, more than ever, they are susceptible to change. This increasing and underestimated vulnerability makes the protection of democracy today, the world's most important issue.