Many observers of America have noted the exceptional role and vitality of our civil society. Early on, Alexis de Tocqueville famously described the importance of “voluntary associations” in America. Other observers have used terms such as “intermediate associations,” “mediating structures,” “spheres of justice,” and “spheres of love” to denote the crucial functions of civil society in the guidance and governance of the nation. So much depends on this issue. Read Full Statement
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