Ethical leadership, steeped in integrity and fairness, matters. The future of our nation and our world depends upon the quality of America's character. In this uncompromising, absorbing look at our government and society today, Jill Long Thompson persuasively argues that we all have a meaningful role to play in shaping America's character and future. The citizenry, as well as their elected officials, are responsible for protecting fairness of participation and integrity in elections, as well as in the adoption and execution of laws. In this troubling time when the public is losing trust and confidence in our government, Jill Long Thompson shows us a bipartisan way forward.

The book is published by Indiana University Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.

"Dr. Long Thompson's book will be a resource for Americans who are seeking ways to secure our democracy and our future as a nation." (The Honorable John Lewis)

"This book is a good read for all Americans. Dr. Long Thompson has set an example for all of us in her remarkable career as politician and academician." (The Honorable Lee Hamilton)

"Jill Long Thompson has written a bible for public service." (The Honorable Leon Panetta)