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The myth of American values: National ideals or naive idealism?

The myth of American values: National ideals or naive idealism?

Daniel Pate, Columnist • October 30, 2025
Contributor Daniel Pate discusses the necessity of political polarization, because Americans might not all want the same thing.
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