The Declaration of Independence's ideal that "all men are created equal" is a foundational, yet radical, concept for the ...

I frequently answer constitutional questions from individuals who want to know more about the relationship between the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Most of them understand that ...

The Declaration of Independence, with its block of cursive letters scrawled onto parchment, looks like a relic from the distant past. Likewise, you might think the 27 grievances against King George ...

Many largely accept Jefferson’s statements about rights, liberty, consent, criminality, and the role of government, however, many come short of adopting ...

July is always the hottest month for the U.S., but Julys today are significantly hotter than they were when Benjamin Franklin ...

You won’t find any mention of the struggle for democracy in the official July 4th celebrations by the Trump administration ...

The Declaration of Independence is a revolutionary document that transformed governance from monarchy to democracy and established that all people are created equal.

Carrie Underwood, Gary Sinise, Dolly Parton and other stars have shared why they're proud to be Americans as the USA turns ...

The debate over North Korea is usually skewed toward the latest crisis -- a missile launch, hacking, boat launch or new ...

Good morning, and happy semiquincentennial. That’s the fancy term, from Latin, for America’s milestone 250th birthday tomorrow. It means “halfway to 500 years.” Neat. Jour ...

This month, America marks 250 years since the proclamation of the Declaration of Independence. Businesses may be leading their communities in commemoration of this milestone event in ways that ...

We are still working to form a “more perfect union,” as we honor those who brought the United States into existence 250 years ...