My quick trip to Rome: a reminder
2024 will tell us whether the power of We the People endures in America
Happy New Year, friends!
I just returned from a few days in Rome, where I was reminded of the incredible youth of American democracy, and the fragility — and egotism — of countries that achieve the status of a world power.
The Roman Republic lasted from 509 to 27 BCE. Prior to 509 BC, Rome was a monarchy, which was marked by benevolent kings until a tyra…
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