This is what they actually meant by “We the People.” Sharon McMahon points out something many of us overlooked in civics class: “We the People” isn’t just a slogan, it’s a mission. And more than that, it’s a method. The goal was never a perfect system, but a country that’s just, peaceful, good, and free—and a commitment to keep building toward that. There were no guarantees. Just hope. Not the vague, feel-good kind, but real hope, the kind that fuels action even when the outcome’s uncertain. We spend a lot of time talking about what’s broken. But the real question is: are we still showing up to fix it? Because democracy doesn’t survive on autopilot—it survives when people keep stepping up. The founders didn’t leave us a flawless legacy. They left us unfinished work, and a way to keep going. #civics #government #politics #wethepeople #hope