Defining "American": Who Decides? · Mobilize

Who counts as “American” isn’t just a question from history; it’s unfolding right now in debates over immigration, birthright citizenship, and who belongs. This presentation connects today’s headlines to the long, often contested history of citizenship in the United States, revealing how the rights, protections, and identity of “American” have always been shaped by conflict, compromise, and power—and why that matters more than ever today.