Unlike other abolitionists, though, Douglass never lost his faith in the American Founding. Indeed, he believed that the fundamental premises of our republic were the very principles that could save her from this moral crisis.
Michael Lucchese
Politics
February 27, 2026
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The False Equivalence of Multicultural Day
Parents have an affirmative obligation to reinforce patriotic values and counter the narratives that are taught in school.
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Pursuit of Happiness
February 26, 2026
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The False Equivalence of Multicultural Day
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Eliminating Liberal Institutional Asymmetries
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The Failed Lower Court Revolt
What is the Future of the Federalist Society?
What Skrmetti Should Have Said
Trump Must Pick Judges Who Have Publicly Demonstrated Their Courage
The Supreme Court of Texas Must Put Texas First, and Liberate Law Students from the ABA
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