| In our latest 1776 Series essay, Professor David Azerrad of Hillsdale College argues that the claim that “systemic racism” is America’s defining feature is untrue. Though not denying the presence of racism throughout American history, Azerrad notes that considering the Declaration of Independence’s dedication to the principle of natural human equality and the colorblind principles of the Constitution, our nation from the very beginning was set upon an anti-slavery foundation. According to Azerrad, the irony of the modern “anti-racist” argument is that “America has pulled off the amazing feat of purging its laws, institutions, and culture of racism—all in the interest, of course, of perpetuating racism.” In the latest article in his continuing series on civic institutions, RealClear American Civics editor Mike Sabo writes about the important work of the Alexander Hamilton Institute of the Study of Western Civilization (AHI) and its current president and co-founder, Robert Paquette. AHI offers a multitude of conferences and programming that is centered on the idea that institutions of civic learning should instill “the necessary self-discipline that prevents liberty from turning into licentiousness.” At Law & Liberty, Professor Daniel J. Mahoney discusses the launch of the “Liberty and Justice for All” project with Richard Reinsch. Mahoney says that writing an open letter inviting scholars, academics, and American citizens to affirm their belief in the importance of American institutions became necessary in light of violence and riots over the summer. He argues that too many individuals and institutions have either affirmed those destructive actions or gone silent due to the prospect of facing retaliation. A new video from 1776 Unites features black Americans speaking out against rioting and looting that have taken place in cities across the nation. Many have decried the violence that has predominantly affected black businesses and homes. This video is part of the broader efforts of 1776 Unites to “celebrate black excellence, reject victimhood culture, and showcase the millions of black Americans who have prospered by embracing the founding ideals of America.” Original Posts David Azerrad, RealClearPublicAffairs That America is a racist country is the great self-evident truth of the Left and of the ruling class whose moral opinions are shaped... Mike Sabo, RealClearEducation In the News Shaun Rieley, Philanthropy Roundtable Mark Mitchell, Law & Liberty No Labels, RealClearPolicy Jordan Adams, American Mind Kevin Chavous, RealClearEducation Jeffrey Sikkenga, USA Today Alexandria Symonds, New York Times James Freeman, Wall Street Journal Will Anderson, Middlebury Campus Jeanne Allen, Center for Education Reform Peter Wood, National Association of Scholars Zoe Greenberg, Boston Globe Joshua Lawson, The Federalist F.H. Buckley, Law & Liberty Kevin Wagner, Palm Beach Post 1776 Unites After a season of protests, violence and unrest across our country, we have been told time and time again to "listen to black voices." But they are... Chris Flannery, American Story Marlene Dietrich was born in Berlin in 1901. In 1930, her performance in the film The Blue Angel made her a star. She moved to Hollywood... Trent England & Rick Graber, Bradley Foundation This episode of "We the People: A Bradley Speaker Series" features Trent England, who shares his expertise on the Electoral College. England is the... Daniel Mahoney & Richard Reinsch, Liberty Law Talk Today, we’re talking with Dan Mahoney, one of the principal founders of Liberty and Justice for All, a new statement and declaration of the right kind of unity about... Coleman Hughes & Glenn Loury, Conversations with Coleman This conversation is a big picture discussion of the problem of race in America today, the narratives that compete for space in the mainstream media... E.D. Hirsch & Jeanne Allen, Center for Education Reform E. D. Hirsch, Jr. is the founder and chairman of the Core Knowledge Foundation and professor emeritus of education and humanities... Amy Coney Barrett, Hillsdale College Amy Coney Barrett was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in November 2017. She serves on the... Wilfred Reilly & Peter Wood, Curriculum Vitae Podcast Summer has come and gone for most of the country. Here in the Northeast, the leaves are changing into their vibrant array of fall... Carl Cannon's Great American Stories Good morning, it's a rainy Monday in the nation's capital. A federal holiday, too, although I'm not sure what to ... Good morning, it's Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, the day the week when I reprise an instructive or inspirational quotation. Today's ... The subject of West Coast wildfires arose in last night's vice presidential debate, with both Kamala Harris and Mike Pence ... | 
