(CNN)In the United States, Barack Obama was walking on stage for the rest of his life on November 4, 2008. Seems to be apart., the first black president-elect in history, praised the fact that"Founder's Dream" lived thrillingly until the 21st century.
The American democracy experiment, though hurt and struggling, deserves to be continued and celebrated, especially in the midst of severe political division and current heightened despair.
This harsh reality is quite dark for millions of true believers in democracy who, despite the Republican's ardent efforts, are looking forward to a broader interpretation of the founder's dreams. It will be a celebration of Independence Day. The denial of women's citizenship, in particular, is within the scope of a larger attack on historically marginalized groups that are very prevalent in our body's politics.
In this difficult moment for our democracy, this Independence Day is the moment to remember and embrace its interrelated reality.
This July 4th not only remembers who we are and who we are, but also asks difficult questions about what kind of country we are aiming for. Request. Do we trust ourselves enough to openly teach, discuss and discuss the difficult parts of American history with our children and future generations, or are we not critical of making that history itself cheaper? Are you heading towards the isolation defined by your thoughts?
We need to broaden our voting rights and restrict access to weaken our country's democracy and eliminate a lasting political crater. Is it possible to extend citizenship to all women by not only restoring Roe, but also protecting it from other ongoing attacks on women's rights and dignity?
Is the January 6th story an important chapter in the ongoing story of American democracy, or is it a national inscription? Founders, but each other.
Independence Day Anniversary has always been a question about whether we are Americans. The newly recognized June holiday adds an important and unified historical layer to this story. It ultimately recognizes the important role of slavery in the creation and transformation of the American Republic.
Only four years from now, America will be 250 years old. There is still time to turn that day into a symbol of national renewal, not anger or division. Getting there requires an effort to believe, organize, teach, listen and learn about multi-ethnic and gender-fair democracy. After all, at best, the grandeur of American experiments is that we can collectively decide for ourselves who we will be.