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Miten
Miten Patel traces his journey from a corporate career to a civics-education classroom, where his students at Evanston Township High School register to vote, question political candidates, and directly engage with the political process. Miten, a British-born Indian immigrant, emphasizes that democracy is a verb – an active process requiring ongoing action and participation from citizens. “ Our system doesn’t work without knowledgeable citizens,” he says. “This is a 24/7, 365-day citizen requirement to make sure this democracy is functioning.” View more at wttw.com/firsthand.
