Who Are We Americans Now?
Who Are We Americans Now?
Donald Trump’s “America First” vision calls for total loyalty to the United States. It resonates with millions, but it does not convey respect or a spirit of accommodation toward many of the diverse communities that constitute America. Its intolerance must be combated by better, inclusive stories. Candidates include John Dewey’s view of America as a democratic project; Barack Obama’s story of America as a constitutional project of achieving greater unity without effacing diversity; and Abraham Lincoln’s vision of America as a project of pursuing the enjoyment of the basic rights in the Declaration of Independence for all people, of all colors, everywhere. No single story is perfect. Americans need to build coalitions among proponents of different inclusive stories to win power and guide desirable policies.
Keywords: Donald Trump, America First, Democracy, John Dewey, E Pluribus Unum, Barack Obama, Declaration of Independence, Abraham Lincoln
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