For millions of Americans, the American Dream feels harder to reach than it did a generation ago. Essentials like housing, energy, and groceries cost more now, tightening the budgets of families and small businesses. But some states are showing a better path: When government removes barriers and gives people more freedom to build, invest, and […]

The Declaration of Independence rests on a revolutionary idea: Our rights don’t come from government. Self-governance is rooted in the belief that people are born with inherent rights and that governments are established to protect them. In practice, this idea means legitimate government depends on the consent of the governed. This article will explore important […]

Most people think of the Declaration of Independence only as the document that announced America’s independence. It did that, but it also did something else just as important. It started a history-changing conversation that we’re still having today. The Declaration is an argument meant to be read, discussed, and remembered. The founders explained why leaving […]