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Some Americans don’t believe all people are created equal. Their movement is going mainstream, this author says
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points Some prominent individuals in the country are associated with this movement, which is described as a "shadow tradition" of anti-egalitarians. A movement that rejects the idea that all people are created equal is gaining traction.
A movement that rejects the idea that all people are created equal is gaining traction. This movement is based on the belief that some individuals are inherently more intelligent or capable than others due to their racial group or socioeconomic status. Proponents of this movement argue that rich people work harder and poor people make bad choices, and that empathy is a weakness.
Some prominent individuals in the country are associated with this movement, which is described as a "shadow tradition" of anti-egalitarians. This ideology is in opposition to the foundational American belief that all men are created equal, as stated in the Declaration of Independence.
Further details about this movement and its implications are available from the source.
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Published: August 22, 2026 ·
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