Can We Keep It?
Benjamin Franklin’s famous comment, “If you can keep it,” was voiced at the formation of our Democratic Republic, suggesting that “keeping it” would require vigilance. #CanWeKeepIt is a forum for exchanging constructive ideas towards attaining our nation’s highest aspirations.
Can We Keep It is intended to expand thought and conversation on the health and vitality of our democratic republic. Politics and governance are key aspects of this discussion, but it goes far beyond. The outcome rises and falls on the values and principals which form the foundation of our society. We welcome constructive contributions to the goal of keeping, or achieving, or revitalizing the lofty aspirations outlined at the forming of America.
Most Recent Contributions
Warning Signs: How the Loss of Critical Thinking is Undermining American Democracy
We are currently witnessing an unsettling lack of critical thinking in our society – and it has profound consequences. As noted below: “A large majority of people surveyed (94 percent) believe that critical thinking is “extremely” or “very important.” But they...
Our Words Matter – the First Tool of Democracy
Language is one of our democracy’s most precious tool. Words are the basis of law, and the means by which we debate, reach understanding and establish agreements. We use words to clarify our ideals and values, and how deeply we hold them. We use words to discern...
In Memoriam: January 6th
By Doug Stevens, Austin TX - Pastor, Affirmationist, Interventionist, Restorationist On this sad, incendiary date in American history, thousands of concerned, patriotic and provoked Americans stormed the United States Capitol in a shocking, violent and misguided...
When Responsibilities Outweigh Rights
By Greg Bourne, Executive Director, Lead4Tomorrow Rights and responsibilities are opposite sides of the same coin – in essence, the currency of American democracy. They go together to define who we are as a people and society. The Bill of Rights builds on the ideal...
For Less Divisiveness, We Need More Humility
By Neal Kohatsu, MD, MPH, Chief Health Strategist, Prevention Policy & Practice Group, University of California, Davis It is ironic that one of the few things Americans can agree upon, today, is there is almost no agreement on anything in this country. Perhaps...
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