Millennials, democracy, and the importance of civic virtue

Now that the millennial generation is coming of age, many are attempting to understand what it means to be a citizen in the United States of America. Is the system we have now really as wonderful as we've been told, or is it just too inherently flawed to work properly? Does the phrase, "American exceptionalism" have any meaning behind it, or is it ultimately an empty term? Given the chaotic election season so far, can the American system still function in the 21st century, or is

Now that the millennial generation is coming of age, many are attempting to understand what it means to be a citizen in the United States of America. Is the system we have now really as wonderful as we've been told, or is it just too inherently flawed to work properly? Does the phrase, "American exceptionalism" have any meaning behind it, or is it ultimately an empty term? Given the chaotic election season so far, can the American system still function in the 21st century, or is it time for radi…