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Anna Heetderks lives in Washington, D.C. and works for an organization focused on building state capacity. She is also an editor at Fare Forward.
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Values have their rightful place— they can help clarify priorities, envisage a desired end state, and motivate righteous action— but they cannot be the foundation of a moral life.
By Anna HeetderksCulture
By Mere Orthodoxy
September 14, 2026 · 7 min read