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Last Updated: 2025-05-14

Habits of Good Citizens

Be Informed: Citizens should actively seek accurate, diverse, and reliable information to make thoughtful decisions, especially in an era of disinformation. (See my Information Sources list below.)
Get Involved: Participation in civic life—voting, community service, and public discourse—is essential to a functioning democracy.
Stay Open to Compromise: Democracy requires negotiation and finding common ground, even when it means not getting everything one wants.
Remain Civil: Engaging respectfully with others, including those with differing views, helps maintain a healthy public sphere.
Reject Violence: Violence undermines democratic processes and must be unequivocally condemned as a means of political expression.
Value Norms: Beyond laws, unwritten norms—like respecting election outcomes and institutional integrity—are vital to democracy.
Promote the Common Good: Citizens should prioritize the well-being of the community and nation over narrow self-interests.
Respect Government Service: Recognizing and valuing the role of public servants fosters trust and encourages effective governance.
Support the Teaching of Civics: Educating current and future generations about democratic principles and responsibilities is crucial.
Put Country First: Loyalty to democratic ideals and the nation should take precedence over partisan or personal loyalties.