Justice Clarence Thomas on Woodrow Wilson’s Progressivism

Justice Clarence Thomas delivered an address at The University of Texas at Austin on April 15, 2026, reflecting on the enduring relevance of the Declaration of Independence. He examined historical forces that have challenged its principles, with particular focus on Woodrow Wilson’s progressivism—an intellectual framework that he argued was not native to the United States—and its negative implications for natural rights in the United States and around the world. Follow us on social media: X: https://x.com/UT_Civitas Instagram:   / ut_civitas   LinkedIn:   / ut-civitas-institute   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.civitasoutlook.com/newsle... Explore more from the Civitas Institute: https://www.civitasinstitute.org