Government of the People, by the People, for the People
This July 3rd, 2026 episode of Letters from an American reflects on the enduring and contested meaning of the Declaration of Independence's promise that 'all men are created equal,' tracing its radical origins, its betrayal through slavery and exclusion, and its revival through moments
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