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What the Declaration Still Has to Say in 2026

Before 1776, the world was largely run by monarchies and despots. The Declaration changed that. Cato’s Paul Meany and Tommy Berry explore why its principles remain relevant, why 53% of Americans can’t explain it, and why it’s still the best tool we have for checking concentrated power.

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Paul Meany

Intellectual History Editor, Lib​er​tar​i​an​ism​.org, Cato Institute