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The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Danielle Allen on the radicalism of the American revolution — and its lessons for today

Jul 2, 2020
Danielle Allen, a Harvard professor and director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, dives into the radicalism of the Declaration of Independence and its relation to today's democracy. She challenges the myth of Thomas Jefferson's sole authorship and discusses democracy reforms like ranked-choice voting and mandatory participation. Allen also explores the impact of police brutality on the revolution and the urgent need for collective action to tackle contemporary issues, from electoral challenges to economic inequalities.
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