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Building a resilient democracy: trust and action

By Jeffrey Roth - posted Thursday, 20 June 2024


We should all be deeply concerned about the declining levels of trust in our institutions. This erosion not only weakens our social fabric but also heightens our vulnerabilities in an era where threats are constant and ever-evolving. In response, we have no choice but to actively reach out and strengthen ties within our communities.

In these challenging times, our survival may very well depend on our ability to rely on one another. The bottom line is clear: for our democracy to thrive—not just survive—we must all lean into our civic duties with more vigor and participate more fully in the institutions we find ourselves questioning.

It’s through increased engagement that we can begin to mend the fractures in our society. Perhaps by immersing ourselves in the processes we doubt, we can gain new insights, enact positive change, and deepen our understanding of the complex world around us.

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Jeffrey Roth is the best-selling author of Fires, Floods, and Taxicabs, and a long-serving member of the Army National Guard.

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