California and the nation are now fiercely debating immigration, American culture and principles, and the nature of citizenship—matters about which the Claremont Institute has much to say. As part of its contribution to this crucial discussion, we're reprinting three classic essays by Claremont scholars: Christopher Flannery on multiculturalism and educating Americans, Edward J. Erler on immigration, and Thomas L. Krannawitter on the rights and conditions of citizenship.
Today we've begun our "Becoming American" essay series with Christopher Flannery's remarkable "Educating Citizens," in which he explains, with characteristic wit and clarity, the tragedy of prevailing multiculturalism—and which principles should, in fact, constitute the education of an American citizen.
The mission of the Claremont Institute is to restore the principles of the American Founding to their rightful, preeminent authority in our national life. 