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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 […]

It’s easy to look at the challenges America is facing and ask whether Washington is doing enough. But as America approaches its 250th anniversary, there’s another question worth asking: Are we doing our job as citizens? Are we doing our part to live up to the revolutionary idea of self-government that our founders wrote into […]

We like to talk about innovation like it’s spontaneous — a lightning bolt. And while the spark of innovation can feel like a revelation, innovation isn’t an accident. As the examples below show, innovation follows a pattern. A creator: Identifies a need Develops a solution Tests their innovation Improves it over time Freedom drives innovation. […]

“We hold these truths to be self-evident …” You probably know the rest of this sentence by heart. Generations of Americans have read, repeated, and reflected on those words since the founders penned them in the summer of 1776. Few documents have changed the course of history as much as the Declaration of Independence. But […]

Before July Fourth became an American holiday, it was a revolutionary political statement, codified in the Declaration of Independence. This founding document gave voice to a bold idea: that our rights do not come from kings, politicians, or government, and that every person has dignity and value. Nearly 250 years later, those ideas still shape […]

 Your daily life is easier and more efficient because of innovation. From smartphones and online banking to lifesaving medicines and next-day delivery, innovation helps solve problems and improve the products and services we rely on every day. Innovation is important because it reduces costs, improves services, and leads to more abundant choices. But innovation isn’t […]

Washington has a bad habit of keeping failed policies alive long after they stop working. The Jones Act may be one of the worst examples. This 100-year-old law was supposed to strengthen American shipping and protect national security. Every time there’s a crisis, Washington waives the act, an admission that the law does nothing to […]

America’s 250th anniversary presents a rare opportunity to revisit the ideas that launched the great American experiment and consider what they mean for our future. Across the country, Americans are debating issues that touch nearly every aspect of our lives. From affordability and economic opportunity to free speech, civic responsibility, and the proper role of […]