Essay: What comes next after the shutdown ends

Breakdown

• The essay opens with a quote from Alexander Hamilton, emphasizing the principle that 'the people govern.'
• During the 43-day government shutdown, citizens experienced the absence of government through missed paychecks, food pantry lines, and cancelled flights. 17s
• The shutdown raises questions about the public's expectations for government, including responsibilities toward food assistance and healthcare coverage. 41s
• The essay highlights that government workers and service members affected by the shutdown live similarly to most Americans, often paycheck to paycheck. 1m 10s
• It concludes by reaffirming that while the Capitol bears the inscription 'the people govern,' it is the people's actions that fulfill this ideal. 1m 21s