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.
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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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February 26, 2026
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