Caring for Democracy

The events at the Capitol in January 2021 present a stark reminder of how democracy must be carefully cultivated. It is easy for violence, power, and conspiracy to overwhelm practices of civic engagement. The following collection of pieces is presented as part of an attempt to help reinvigorate our society’s understanding of and reflection on democracy.

“The fabric of democracy is always fragile everywhere because it depends on the will of citizens to protect it, and when they become scared, when it becomes dangerous for them to defend it, it can go very quickly.” – Margaret Atwood