Despite the often murky and corrupt nature of politics, democracy remains the sole system capable of shielding society from the grips of autocracy, oligarchy, and monarchy. In a democracy, participation isn’t merely a privilege but a crucial obligation, ensuring that power rests with the people rather than a select few. In the United States, engaging in the political process is especially vital to preserving the nation’s foundational ideals of liberty and justice. Active civic involvement helps steer the country towards a future that reflects the diverse voices and values of its citizens, keeping it on a course of collective governance and accountability. Follow Jim Luce on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (Twitter). © 2024 The Stewardship Report on Connecting Goodness – Towards Global Citizenship is published by The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation Supporting & Educating Young Global Leaders is affiliated with Orphans International Worldwide, Raising Global Citizens. If supporting youth is important to you, subscribe to J. Luce Foundation updates here. Discover more from The Stewardship Report Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe