We the People are the true Founders. We always have been, even when deemed invisible under the law. We have the power to realize a nation that loves, honors, and serves all — deserving of the generations to come. It is ours to build together.
We know that the Signers of the Constitution didn’t include all of us when they penned the words “We the People.” But we, the people of our multiracial democracy, have always believed in more.
THE OPEN LETTER
From PolicyLink President and CEO, Michael McAfee
Imagine: our families are safe, we have everything we need, our communities are thriving, we all belong, we honor and respect each other’s humanity, we are all free, and there is enough for everyone. This is not a fairy tale, but a glimpse at the future we can create together.
At this moment in our country’s history, a powerful few are working to erode our democracy, using the Constitution as both shield and fuel, attempting to mislead us into retreat. Contestation of a fully inclusive democracy should not initiate retreat. Instead, we must double down on projecting and protecting our vision. We know it’s our birthright to advance a more just and fair vision that includes all.
We are powerful, grounded in a clear vision, and undeterred by the long and fraught arc of transformation. We the People of today’s United States are the Founders—we won’t cede that to anyone.
THE INVITATION
Almost 250 years ago, this nation was founded under the revolutionary idea that all are created equal. The Constitution that followed this Declaration of Independence offered us the invitation to bring this idea to life under the mantle of “We, the People.” It is now the work of our generation to take up the unfulfilled promise of “We, the People” and refound a country that truly serves all.
This is the invitation before us. This moment calls upon us to assume our role as founders of a true multiracial democracy and to remake the nation so all can flourish.
What exactly does that require us to commit to?
EXERCISING OUR POWER
No matter who you are, where you live, or what you do, you have the power to strengthen our union, perfect our democracy, and renounce acts of exclusion. If you’ve accepted the invitation, you’ll be among the first to learn of the ways we can exercise our power together in the future. Below you can find resources to support you today.
