As the nation awaits the first head-to-head clash between President Biden and former President Trump in two weeks, the stakes could not be higher for shaping the trajectory of American democracy. The political theater and personal attacks that are sadly inevitable have led to people dreading the presidential debates and feeling hopeless of the American future. However, there are ways that we can all engage in these debates to elevate the national conversation and help voters make a fully informed choice about the future they wish for their families and country.