The first few weeks of 2021 have taught a seemingly ongoing collective civics lesson on key aspects of our unique constitutional federal republic: Running and certifying elections, the inner workings of the Electoral College, checks and balances between the three branches of the federal government, and the peaceful transfer of power, just to name a few. For many, the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol also exposed just how fragile our civic institutions can be. In our hyperpolarized political environment, a common understanding of fighting for equality and justice, respectfully engaging with others, and preserving the common good can seem all but lost.