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Why the Pledge of Allegiance Still Matters

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Alma Ohene-Opare
Feb 19, 2026
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There are moments in the life of a nation when small decisions reveal large truths. A vote here, a policy change there, and suddenly the ground beneath our shared identity begins to shift. I recently watched a video of a Virginia commission voting to remove the Pledge of Allegiance from their meeting agendas. Some will say it is trivial. Some will call …

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