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When I reported in Russia, I saw how an unexamined history of murder and terror shaped the country and its politics every day. It made me proud to have left that country to become the citizen of a country that at least tries to look its history in the eye and grapple with it. 1/
It made me realize that, though it doesn't erase a country's sins, the act of looking at them honestly and unflinchingly, of at least trying to address and right history's wrongs, of constantly measuring the reality of your country against its stated ideals... 2/
...is the most patriotic thing you could do.
Kudos to @NYTmag, @nhannahjones, and everyone who worked on the #1619Project. It is an act of utmost patriotism (and the very best kind of journalism). Thank you for putting it out into the world. /fin
Kudos to @NYTmag, @nhannahjones, and everyone who worked on the #1619Project. It is an act of utmost patriotism (and the very best kind of journalism). Thank you for putting it out into the world. /fin
