Jul 4, 08
From The Book
Politics: Introduction
Making politics work isn't simple. We need to show people what's in their long-term interests. We need to show them how the future could be better, and band together to create the conditions for that better future. We need to bring forward new ideas, and connect people who are passionate about seeing them implemented. We need to demand transparency in government, elect the best politicians we can find, and hold accountable leaders who do wrong. We need, in short, to spread, grow, and protect democracies.
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