250 years after the Declaration, the struggle to make 'all men are created equal' a reality continues
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This article examines the 250-year gap between the Declaration of Independence's promise that "all men are created equal" and the lived reality for many Americans. It highlights Elizabeth Freeman, an enslaved person in Massachusetts who heard those words and argued for their application to her life. The piece frames the ongoing struggle for equality as a form of true patriotism — being committed to truth even when uncomfortable.
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bsky250 years after the Declaration, the struggle to make 'all men are created equal' a reality continuesmotherjones.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledReal patriotism to me is being committed to the truth even when it's uncomfortable.
She is somebody who heard the words of the declaration, knew that they were real in her life, and argued for that to be true.
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