Equality has never been merely a slogan in American life, but a principle that tests a nation’s character and shapes its moral imagination. This week’s newsletter returns to the Declaration’s claim that “all men are created equal,” tracing how it has been defended, contested, and refined through arguments about slavery, economic life, and the responsibilities of self-government. The selections explore the relationship between natural rights, social practice, and the continuing task of securing liberty in a free society.
