As we prepare to celebrate our 246th birthday, we are acutely aware that our American experiment in democracy is one of the most remarkable achievements in human history, but also remarkably fragile. We've seen recently how easily opportunists, cynics, demagogues, and others who put their personal interests ahead of our laws, institutions, and values can undercut them. We need to be ever-vigilant stewards of our republic, always staying engaged in its defense and growth. This July 4th, make a plan for how you can play your part, in whatever way you can.
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