Yuval Levin argues the Constitution can once again bind a divided America

Speaking to more than 1,500 attendees at the State Policy Network’s four-day conference in Orlando, Yuval Levin emphasized that the Constitution was intended to create a cohesive nation despite diverse opinions. He noted that contemporary debates often portray the document as a source of division, describing today’s polarization as a “constitutional failure.” Levin referenced James Madison’s insight into the inevitability of disagreement in a free society and argued that unity is achievable when citizens act in concert rather than think alike.

He pointed to federalism, which allocates power between the national government and the states, as a way to allow varied policies while preserving national unity. Concluding, Levin called for a renewed focus on constitutional renewal as a pathway for Americans to thrive together.