Is the “center” just an illusion? Robert Reich pushes us to rethink it. We often talk about “left,” “right,” and “the center” as if they’re fixed points on a map. But what if those labels no longer capture where we actually stand? Robert Reich raises a question: can there really be a “center” when the choice is described as between democracy and dictatorship? He suggests shifting the focus away from political labels and toward the idea of the common good. But what does “the common good” mean? For some, it has been viewed with suspicion—seen as a cover for control or ideology. For others, it refers to shared foundations like the Constitution, the rule of law, and the institutions that make democratic processes possible. This opens up larger questions: -If “left” and “right” no longer provide clear direction, how do we define the values that guide us? -Can the idea of a common good serve as common ground, or is it too contested to unite us? -And when it comes to democracy itself, ...