A Constitutional Promise Against CasteFor the past three years, PolicyLink has been on a journey to find the durable, enforceable, and legally defensible framework that will advance a nation thatgoverns for all.That path has taken us deep into our Constitution. Along the way, we discovered a powerful truth—one consistently invoked by the framers of the Fourteenth Amendment and everywhere present in the historical record: the Constitution prohibits government actions that create, reinforce, or perpetuate systems of social hierarchy.Although motivated by the need to end the racial caste system, the framers wrote the Fourteenth Amendment in broad, universal language. They wanted to ensure that no caste system—racial or otherwise—could be created again.This universal language carries profound implications for our work today.Read the latest commentary: [link removed] and learn more about the Fourteenth Amendment and its promise.A Constitutional Promise Against CasteFor the past three years, PolicyLink has been on a journey to find the durable, enforceable, and legally defensible framework that will advance a nation thatgoverns for all.That path has taken us deep into our Constitution. Along the way, we discovered a powerful truth—one consistently invoked by the framers of the Fourteenth Amendment and everywhere present in the historical record: the Constitution prohibits government actions that create, reinforce, or perpetuate systems of social hierarchy.Although motivated by the need to end the racial caste system, the framers wrote the Fourteenth Amendment in broad, universal language. They wanted to ensure that no caste system—racial or otherwise—could be created again.This universal language carries profound implications for our work today.Read the latest commentary: [link removed] and learn more about the Fourteenth Amendment and its promise.The Fourteenth Amendment: Our Constitutional Promise Against Caste: [link removed] Judith DangerfieldChief Strategy Officer, Governing for AllThe Fourteenth Amendment: Our Constitutional Promise Against Caste: [link removed] Judith DangerfieldChief Strategy Officer, Governing for AllJoin us for Summit 2026: Early-Bird Discounts Through December 31Join us for Summit 2026: Early-Bird Discounts Through December 31Our nation’s founding promise remains unfinished—and this moment calls us to imagine what comes next. In 2026, PolicyLink will bring together thousands of leaders for We Are the Founders: [link removed], a powerful, cross-sector experience focused on advancing a fair and thriving economy and democracy and reimagining the systems that shape our collective future.Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative gathering.To support broad participation, we are offering a range of discounts, payment plans, and scholarships.Register before December 31, 2025 for the early-bird discount!: [link removed] nation’s founding promise remains unfinished—and this moment calls us to imagine what comes next. In 2026, PolicyLink will bring together thousands of leaders for We Are the Founders: [link removed], a powerful, cross-sector experience focused on advancing a fair and thriving economy and democracy and reimagining the systems that shape our collective future.Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative gathering.To support broad participation, we are offering a range of discounts, payment plans, and scholarships.Register before December 31, 2025 for the early-bird discount!: [link removed] Webster Street, Suite 303Oakland, California 94612-3228Update Preferences Unsubscribe: [link removed] Webster Street, Suite 303Oakland, California 94612-3228Update Preferences Unsubscribe: [link removed]