| This week’s curation begins by highlighting Luke C. Sheahan’s 1776 Series essay, “The Lost Art of Association.” Drawing on the wisdom of nineteenth-century French political thinker Alexis de Tocqueville and twentieth-century American sociologist Robert Nisbet, Sheahan describes how the American “art of association” lies at the heart of self-government. Associating with others in both the political and social realms allows Americans to address pressing issues of public concern without waiting for the government to do so. In the latest article in our ongoing civic institutions series, Mike Sabo focuses on the American Council of Trustees and Alumni’s (ACTA) promotion of academic excellence, freedom of thought, and accountability at America's colleges and universities. ACTA President Michael Poliakoff says, “As the only organization that works directly with alumni, donors, and trustees,” it provides “the tools they need to tackle the serious challenges facing higher education,” such as “declining curricular standards” and “an unsustainable rise in the cost of a college education.” Brenda M. Hafera argues that the 1619 Project, along with certain historical homes and battlefields, are teaching a view of the relationship between slavery and early America that is at odds with our history. She worries that those living in Middle America will imbibe the idea that America was founded on racism, which will sap the patriotic feelings and ideas that are necessary to preserve our nation. Joshua Lawson explores the virtues of spiritedness and risk-taking that the Pilgrims displayed during their sometimes treacherous journey across the Atlantic to America. “The resolve to pull up stakes and strike out into the perilous unknown – and the faith and fortitude to follow through on it,” Lawson writes, “is an inspirational cultural debt we owe to the first early Pilgrims and New England settlers.” Original Posts Luke C. Sheahan, RealClearPublicAffairs America is a nation of joiners. When the French aristocrat and political philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville visited America in the... Mike Sabo, RealClearWire Brenda Hafera, RealClearPublicAffairs In the News Editorial Board, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mark Pulliam, Law & Liberty Daniel Shoer Roth, Miami Herald Jarrett Stepman, Daily Signal David Schaefer, Law & Liberty Grant Havers, Chronicles Matthew Moen, Inside Higher Ed Robert Lopez, American Greatness David Adler, Williston Herald John Wood, Jr., RealClearPolitics Lily Altavena, Arizona Republic Rachel Sharp, Daily Mail Becky Little, History.com Michael DiMatteo, RealClearPolicy Angela Sailor & Adam Kissel, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Nick Gillespie, Reason A new book explicates the escaped slave and renowned orator's argument that the Constitution is "a glorious liberty document"... Center for Education Reform Our mission is to expand educational opportunities that lead to improved economic outcomes for all Americans, particularly our... Larry Arrn & John Daniel Davidson, The Federalist On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Political Editor John Daniel Davidson... David French, Michael Dorf, & Jeffrey Rosen, We the People In Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo (2020), the Supreme Court recently granted a preliminary injunction against... Craig Bruce Smith, Madison's Notes What made George Washington the "greatest man in the world"? What is his legacy outside the United States? What did "honor"... Howard Mortman & Virginia Allen, Daily Signal Between policy debates and competing political agendas, Congress is not exactly known for being a place of peace, except when... Heritage Foundation The Heritage Foundation focuses on thoroughly debunking the 1619 Project's false claim that the America's Founding was based on slavery... Peter Wood & John Daniel Davidson, Federalist Radio Hour On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Political Editor John Daniel Davidson interviews Peter Wood, President of National... Carl Cannon's Great American Stories Eighteen years ago today, as White House physicians looked on, George W. Bush pulled up the sleeve of his shirt ... Good morning, it's Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, the day of the week I pass along quotations intended to be inspirational ... Fifty-one years ago today, the federal government closed the books on a long-running search for space aliens -- or, to ... | 
