Hope.

The writer reflects on the frequency with which references to hope are appearing in various media. She ponders on whether hope is an optimist’s response to the fiscal crisis and an essential ingredient of democracy. She considers what hope looks like in the U.S. and concludes that the actions of p...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:National Civic Review Vol. 100; no. 1; pp. 26 - 30
Main Author: Rubio-Cortés, Gloria
Format: Article
Published: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Spring 2011
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Summary:The writer reflects on the frequency with which references to hope are appearing in various media. She ponders on whether hope is an optimist’s response to the fiscal crisis and an essential ingredient of democracy. She considers what hope looks like in the U.S. and concludes that the actions of people in All-America Cities demonstrate that if people work together toward a shared vision they can overcome all barriers.