The American people do not trust the institutions that sustain their Constitutional Republic. As of last April, 23% of Americans say they trust the government in Washington, D.C. to do what is right “just about always” (2%) or “most of the time” (21%). Last year, 16% said they trusted the government just about always or most of the time, which was among the lowest measures in nearly seven decades of polling. Only 8% of Americans Congress. Only 14% trust television news and 18% trust newspapers. Only 26% trust public schools and the presidency.
Without trust, social capital evaporates. Without social capital, human capital withers. Without social and human capital, constitutional republics collapse.
Trust emerges when people tell the truth, when what they say can be relied upon.
Telling the truth, then, is necessary for the success of constitutional democracy.
Telling the truth, then, is the moral obligation of leaders in a free society.
For 2023, our board has selected from among those nominated Liz Collin of Alpha News to receive the Dayton Award for her documentary, The Fall of Minneapolis. In recommending her for the award, she was described as focused on mission, community and government impact, as well as having the vision and prudence of a level 5 leader. She was credited with having a “powerful mixture of personal humility and indomitable will.” “Her ambition is first and foremost for the cause of truth, not for herself.”
The award will be presented to her at a lunch at the Minneapolis Club at noon on Wednesday, July 17 and you are invited to join us.
Cost to attend is only $15 (plus tax).
For more information or to register, please click here.