The Wonder of Us

America's longest war is not overseas but within its borders: the ongoing struggle to define its values and identity. With the GOP's 2024 presidential victory and the release of Project 2025, this battle has entered a new phase. Donald Trump's rise as a steward of racial, social, and economic hierarchies is the culmination of more than two centuries of history. The U.S. Constitution, ratified on June 21, 1788, laid the foundation for democracy but reflected the priorities of its architects-the white male elite of wealthy property owners. Over time, America expanded suffrage and democratic ideals, yet deep inequities persist. Despite its vast wealth, the United States lacks the moral urgency to confront systemic failures that leave millions under-resourced, unhealthy, and incarcerated at unprecedented rates. The nation stands at a crossroads: Will it embrace inclusivity or retreat into exclusionary hierarchies? The answer will determine whether America remains a global testament to democracy's resilience or failure. The enduring fight against authoritarianism is, indeed, the Wonder of Us.