Noam Chomsky

The article argues that the left should reconnect with patriotism rooted in the nation's founding ideals, despite historical injustices like conquest and slavery. It highlights a poll showing right-leaning Americans express more patriotism than Democrats, who often feel pride only under Democratic presidents. The text emphasizes that the Declaration of Independence's principles of equality and liberty have inspired reformers, even as its authors were hypocritical on issues like slavery.