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.

David Lopez-Herrera

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 , and ultimately inspired this essay .

If Alexander Hamilton were to take stock of the United States in 2025, I believe he would recognize a nation that has delivered on some founding hopes

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