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The Second Continental Congress wrote the Declaration. Is Congress today living up?

Politics NPR By Sam Gringlas 02 Jul 2026 20:42 1 min read
The Second Continental Congress wrote the Declaration. Is Congress today living up?

The Second Continental Congress produced the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, and its legacy can be seen in the Congress we know today. But are lawmakers living up to the founders' ideals?

The Second Continental Congress produced the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, and its legacy can be seen in the Congress we know today. But are lawmakers living up to the founders' ideals?

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