The Bill of Obligations by Richard N. Haass Summary
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In "The Bill of Obligations," Richard Haass challenges Americans to embrace ten civic duties essential for democracy's survival. Endorsed by Princeton's Dr. Glaude as "clear and thoughtful," this provocative manifesto asks: What if citizenship requires more than demanding rights?
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When the Greatest Threat Comes From Within
What happens when the world's most powerful democracy begins to fracture from the inside? Throughout history, Americans have confronted external enemies-from British redcoats to Soviet missiles. But today's most dangerous adversary wears no uniform and carries no foreign flag. The January 6th insurrection wasn't just a riot; it was a preview of what happens when citizens forget that democracy isn't self-sustaining. We've spent generations celebrating our rights-free speech, gun ownership, religious liberty-while quietly neglecting the obligations that make those rights possible. Think of democracy as a bridge: rights are the steel cables that hold it up, but obligations are the concrete foundation beneath. Without both, the whole structure collapses. This isn't abstract political theory-it's the difference between peaceful transitions of power and chaos in the Capitol. Benjamin Franklin's warning echoes across centuries: "A republic, if you can keep it." We're discovering how prescient that "if" was.
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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