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Gorsuch’s Civic-Nationalism Book Tour Sparks Right-Wing Backlash

5/12/2026

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Justice Neil Gorsuch's civic-nationalism message sparked a rare right-wing backlash, exposing ethnic nationalism.
He began a tour for his children’s book “Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration,” promoting America as a creedal nation.
Kevin Roberts, Curtis Yarvin and Jeremy Carl denounced Gorsuch’s remarks as divorced from founding principles.
Criticism grew as the Court considered Trump v. Barbara, a birthright citizenship challenge, highlighting a shift toward ethnic-based nationalism.

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Story summary

Justice Neil Gorsuch's civic-nationalism message sparked a rare right-wing backlash, exposing ethnic nationalism.
He began a tour for his children’s book “Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration,” promoting America as a creedal nation.
Kevin Roberts, Curtis Yarvin and Jeremy Carl denounced Gorsuch’s remarks as divorced from founding principles.
Criticism grew as the Court considered Trump v. Barbara, a birthright citizenship challenge, highlighting a shift toward ethnic-based nationalism.