Chief Justice Eric Rosen moderated a session at the recent Kansas Book Festival, which closely followed Constitution Week. The topic was "From Cynicism to Citizenship." He shared that it has been his mission to help people — especially young people — understand courts, the Constitution, and the role each one of us plays in our democracy. He emphasized that the strength of our government institutions depends, at least in part, on engaged citizens understanding how these institutions work, why they exist, and what responsibilities we all have as citizens. He was joined by two authors whose books approach citizenship and democracy from different directions. One book helps us understand one institution by examining its decisions. The other asks how we pass an understanding of democracy and citizenship from one generation to the next. Matt Beat, who is also known as YouTuber Mr. Beat, is a former history teacher and now an author. His book, "The Power of Our Supreme Court: How Supreme Co...