Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport

The demands of citizenship in a divided time, as tested in the Texas legislature

Gracious reader,

The central, timeless question of democracy is this: when it comes to social flourishing, which comes first, good citizens or good leaders?

For those of us who care about healthier public life, this is not an abstract philosophical question. It is a practical question about responsibility. Where should we focus our energy? On shaping bett…