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A section of the U.S. Constitution, with the iconic words "We the People" partially obscured by red scribbles, highlights the enduring significance of this historic document.
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Why America’s veneration of the Constitution may ultimately break it
In "We the People," Harvard historian Jill Lepore examines how the U.S. Constitution became unamendable and its implications for the health of the democracy.
Tim Brinkhof
The word "liberalism" in white lowercase text is centered on a black background, surrounded by rough red circles drawn with a crayon effect, visually emphasizing the ongoing discourse on liberalism.
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Not since WWII has the fight for liberalism been this urgent
In “On Liberalism," Cass Sunstein argues that liberalism can only endure if we reclaim its core commitments and revive its spirit of freedom and hope for the future.
Kevin Dickinson
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