In this conversation, I sat down with Keira Havens, an advocate and Executive Director of Citizens’ Impeachment, to talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough honest airtime: what happens when citizens demand accountability and institutions push back.
This wasn’t a theoretical discussion. We talked about lived frustration, historical precedent, and the widening gap between what the Constitution promises and what Congress delivers. Keira shared her personal journey into political activism and how Citizens Impeachment grew from a simple but uncomfortable question: What recourse do citizens have when elected officials refuse to police themselves?
As someone who spends a lot of time examining power, politics, and systems that quietly fail the public, this conversation hit close to home. We explored why engaging Congress often feels like shouting into the void, how grassroots movements sustain pressure over time, and why collective action matters even when progress feels painfully slow. We also touched on the historical roots of impeachment, why it was designed as a citizen safeguard, and how modern political culture has diluted its meaning.
This discussion will resonate with readers interested in American history, constitutional accountability, Indiana and national politics, and anyone trying to understand why our political systems function the way they do. More importantly, it’s for people who are asking the harder follow-up question: How do we fix it?
I don’t approach these conversations as partisan spectacle. I approach them as a citizen, a parent, and someone who believes democracy only works when people refuse to disengage. Keira Havens brings clarity, urgency, and resolve to that belief—and this conversation is worth your time.
As always, stay informed, ask questions, and hold ’em accountable.
