William Lyons is professor emeritus of political science and interim associate director of The Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee. The holiday season can be the best time.

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The holiday season can be the best time. There’s food, football, family, friends, religious renewal, reflection, and resolutions to do better. We watch “A Christmas Carol” and “It’s a Wonderful life” ...