Our Declaration

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of our nation’s Declaration of Independence. Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality invites readers to revisit what was promised and for whom. Allen breaks down each segment of the founding document with a close reading that brings forward a vision of equality rooted in shared fate and mutual obligation. For rural communities in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, navigating change, division and resilience, the books comes as an especially relevant reminder that democracy depends on all of us being seen, included and responsible for one another.

Author: Danielle Allen
Year of Publishing: 2015
Number of Pages: 320