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INDEPENDENCE II

The Legacy Of Abraham Clark

Signer of the Declaration of Independence

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The Egalitarian Tradition

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"His vision of equality retains its revolutionary vitality."*

Economic Independence

Abraham Clark's vision of economic equality for all citizens, was to be achieved through public and private checks and balances. He feared that individual citizens caught in an unchecked spiral of economic hardship would lose political freedom to wealthier, politically connected citizens who controlled their economic destiny. This concern is relevant today. Read more . . .

The Egalitarian Tradition

A study of American history reminds us of our deeply held belief in equality and justice for all. This egalitarian tradition is, in fact, a way of life for many Americans. Good and decent people operate quietly, without interest in praise or reward, and their way of life is handed down without fanfare. Many Americans champion individual liberty, whether they are members of the middle class, merchants or bankers, Democrats, Republicans, liberals, conservatives, and they are found in all races and religions. Read more . . .

* Ruth Bogin, Abraham Clark & The Quest for Equality