Clarence Thomas Declaration of Independence Speech

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas delivered a speech on April 15 at the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas, Austin, focusing on the enduring principles of the United States Declaration of Independence. He discussed his personal experiences growing up in the Jim Crow South and how they shaped his understanding of God-given rights. Clarence Thomas also addressed the emergence of progressivism, which he argues challenges the core tenets of the United States Declaration of Independence, leading to issues like massive government, deficits, and declining cultural values in the United States. The speech calls for a 'new birth of freedom' to restore the nation's vitality.