Democracy Needs More Citizen Superheroes
Over the last few weeks, we’ve highlighted teachers who provided great insight into the importance of civics education in our country and why it’s necessary to help students evolve into good citizens. Watch the video, then share it with a friend to remind them of who some of the true heroes are in this country.
Democracy needs more
citizen superheroes
Ryan Lintelman, curator at Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, writes, “as we grapple with the tension between our nation’s promises and practices, superheroes like Captain America and The Falcon demonstrate the dedication and effort required to create a more perfect union.”
Not all superheroes
carry shields or wear capes
These four decided to participate in democracy by running for office on a whim – and they all won at their first try. Running for local office can make a huge impact in your community, and it may surprise you that you may be more qualified than you think.
We all need to stand up
This Saturday, a “Justice for J6” rally is being held to support those who perpetrated the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Let’s be clear, what happened that day was not a peaceful protest, it was an insurrection. On the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attack on the United States, former President George W. Bush had powerful words about the threats our democracy faces from enemies foreign and domestic.
Don’t think our democracy is under attack? Check out this poll by CNN. Look closely at how both Republicans and Democrats feel about it. Makes you wonder if those who believe our democracy is under attack share the same views of what that looks like, or is it possible they are wildly different?
Show the world you care
Want to tell the world you give a damn about democracy? Get a friend to take the pledge! After they sign-up, take a selfie and tag us with the hashtag #GiveADamnAboutDemocracy to enter to win some Franklin merch!
