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What Ideals do Americans Share?

Opening lines of the Declaration of Independence with feather pen on top
Maine Public

A recent report by the Nationhood Lab found that despite a divisive climate, Americans share certain ideals, rooted in the Declaration of Independence. We’ll learn about these shared beliefs—and whether it’s possible to harness them to heal national strife.

Panelist:
Colin Woodard, director, Nationhood Lab, with the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy; contributing writer, Politico; state and national affairs writer, Portland Press Herald
Theodore R. Johnson, senior advisor, New America; columnist, The Washington Post

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Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.