Kettering Review Fall 2022

The Kettering Review is a journal of ideas dedicated to improving the quality of public life in the American democracy. In line with this stated purpose, the Review has, over the years, published thoughtful essays that have focused on the myriad ways members of the public can interact with and within this form of government. But now in 2022, it is starkly evident that the health of our democracy is at risk. Many democratic processes and institutions are eroding or, worse, under attack: Have people become disillusioned with self-governance? Is the country experiencing authoritarian creep? Is there a way to not only strengthen but also to enhance our democracy? The thinkers presented in this volume delve into these questions and the underlying problems; they also offer counter actions that could be taken. Most important, within these essays lies hope. Hope that America’s people can not only retain self-governance but can forge an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable democracy.