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A Citizen's Guide to Preserving Democracy

A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy is based on Dr. Richard Haass’ best-selling book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens."  Through interviews and real-life examples, Hari Sreenivasan and Dr. Haass explore how Americans are working towards strengthening democracy and renewing the spirit of a more informed and engaged citizenry.

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A Citizen's Guide to Preserving Democracy

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A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy is based on Richard Haass’ best-selling book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens." Through interviews and real-life examples of tenets like 'Be Informed,' 'Reject Violence' and 'Stay Open to Compromise', Hari Sreenivasan and Dr. Haass explore how Americans are working towards strengthening democracy and renewing engaged citizenry.

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