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American Covenant

How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again
Book • 2024
In 'American Covenant,' Yuval Levin argues that the U.S.

Constitution is not the source of contemporary political discord but rather the solution.

The book blends historical analysis with practical insights, highlighting the framers’ sophisticated understanding of political division and the Constitution’s power to facilitate constructive disagreement and forge unity.

Levin provides a hopeful and insightful perspective, rooted in American political tradition, and offers practical solutions for reforming aspects of the constitutional order that have malfunctioned.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Recommended by Bari Weiss as a roadmap on how the Constitution can bring the country together to solve our present political troubles.
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The Roots of the Assassination Attempt
Mentioned by Jonah Goldberg as a fantastic book about the Constitution and its role.
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Contempt for Congress
Mentioned by Jonah Goldberg as a book emphasizing the importance of healthy competition and disagreement in American politics.
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The F Words
Recommended by Lawrence Fossi as a book with ideas for real reforms that could help restore some of our constitutional health.
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The Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 6 – Lawrence Fossi
Mentioned by Richard Reinsch when discussing the American constitution and its roots in the recognition of diverse people contesting ideas.
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An Even Longer March Through the Institutions
Mentioned by Jonah Goldberg as a book he recommends.
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The Case for Competition
Mentioned by Jonah Goldberg as a book that provides context for the 2024 election.
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Measles, Mumps, and Self-Determination
Mentioned by Jonah Goldberg for his insights on conservatism and gratitude.
Instinctual Stupidity
Mentioned by Jeffrey Rosen in relation to the Madisonian system and congressional reform.
The State of Partisanship
Recommended by Ezra Klein as one of three books to better understand the current political situation.
The Breaking of the Constitutional Order
Mentioned by Rep. Dan Crenshaw as one of his favorite thought leaders in the conservative movement.
Make Congress Great Again | Yuval Levin
Yuval Levin 's new book is on the Constitution and comes out at a time when the Constitution seems to be pretty unpopular across the board.
Yuval Levin Provides Hope for American Unity

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