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Is Equality Self-Evident?

Is Equality Self-Evident?

Robert A. Dahl— In words that were to become famous throughout the world, in 1776 the authors of the American Declaration of Independence an­nounced: “We hold these truths to be… READ MORE

Washington’s understanding of the Declaration

Washington’s understanding of the Declaration

Steve Pincus— George Washington’s understanding of America’s founding document as a call for an energetic government stands in stark contrast with the majority of interpretations of the Declaration. Whereas Washington… READ MORE

Declaration for Government

Declaration for Government

Steve Pincus— America’s Founders created a dynamic and activist government.  This contrasts radically with the standard popular interpretation.  With an almost unanimous voice scholars have claimed that America’s Founding constituted… READ MORE

Americanizing the Ten Commandments

Americanizing the Ten Commandments

Michael Coogan— In 2001, Roy Moore, the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, installed a massive monument featuring the Ten Commandments in the courthouse rotunda. When ordered by a federal… READ MORE

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