As the bombs fall on Iran, it’s especially important to remember that our democracy hinges on whether or not we — the people — can hold our leaders accountable.
If we can’t, then we get endless wars, hostility towards social programs, failed policies, grift, and a justice department more intent on protecting pedophiles in positions of power than their victims.
Professor Minh Ly’s new book, Answering to Us: Why Democracy Demands Accountability, lays out the case for a more rigorous approach to accountability.
He joined Sam Osterhout to explain. It’s an important conversation that we all need to be having.
