1/ We have to be intentional about rooting out conditions that led to the emergence of an authoritarian leader. Something we have to insist on is that American kids start learning civics again. Too many Americans have no clue how democracy works or what it is we need to protect.

💯 agree. Even at the college level, civics/Into to American Politics isn't expressly required. I've had too many conversations with Govt majors who could not name basic functions of our government.