My living room recently transformed into a Broadway stage. With my wife, kids and I singing along to the “Hamilton” soundtrack, conversations inevitably spiraled from lyrics about revolution and ambition into discussions about today’s news.

My daughter, sporting a growing curiosity about history, became my sounding board as we talked about government, justice and the state of American politics. After a family debate about the latest Trump executive order, I asked the kids, “What do you think Hamilton would say if he were alive today?” Their answers were both honest and hopeful.

If Alexander Hamilton were to take stock of the United States in 2025, he would recognize a nation that has delivered on some founding hopes but has dangerously betrayed others. The framework he helped construct —

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