General Discussion

...Democracy works only when enough of us believe democracy works — and then take responsibility to make it so. So how do we demonstrate this belief and commitment?

When naturalizing immigrants become American citizens, they learn the history and the civic scripture of our nation. And, importantly, they come together to take an oath. We got to thinking: What would it look like for all of us to take an oath? For citizens of long standing and Americans new and old to renew our civic vows? To become Sworn-Again?

The Sworn-Again America Oath
I pledge to be an active American
to show up for others
to govern myself
to help govern my community.
I recommit myself to my country’s creed
to cherish liberty
as a responsibility.

I pledge to serve
and to push my country:
when right, to be kept right;
when wrong, to be set right.
Wherever my ancestors and I were born,
I claim America
and I pledge to live like a citizen.