Tag: Slavery

The Damage of Slavery, Christian Nationalism, and Conservative Politics on the American Experiment

Understanding the Challenges to America’s Promise If you ask most people what makes America special, they’ll probably mention ideas like freedom, equality, and democracy. These values are supposed to be the foundation of the “American experiment”—the bold idea that people from all backgrounds can come together, govern themselves, and pursue happiness. But this ideal, as inspiring as it is, has…