6 in 10 Americans say U.S. democracy is in crisis, NPR reports, while a columnist for The Week observes, “Jan. 6 was a signal our democracy is in danger. We're not acting like it.” But what might “acting like it” look like? Several Fords have been working to strengthen democracy throughout their careers, and numerous CPGC partners support and advocate for basic democratic rights. Current students can get involved through funded summer internships.