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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 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 […]

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 […]

As the sun set over the St. Johns River last week, hundreds of Floridians gathered on the pier beside the USS Orleck Naval Museum to remember what Memorial Day is really about. Hosted by Americans for Prosperity, The LIBRE Initiative, and Concerned Veterans for America, the “Last Full Measure of Devotion” event brought together veterans, […]

This Memorial Day weekend, families across the country will gather for cookouts, travel, and time with loved ones. Highways will fill as people head to the beach, the lake, or backyard gatherings with friends and neighbors. But amid the activity of the long weekend, it’s important to remember that Memorial Day is ultimately about honoring […]

The passage of time and the changing of generations shouldn’t diminish our obligation to remember Americans who lost their lives in military service. Their service and sacrifice deserve to be honored, and that requires intentional acts of remembrance. Memorial Day gives Americans an opportunity to pause, honor the fallen, and recommit to the principles and […]

From the Revolution to modern times, generations of Americans have given their lives in defense of freedom. Memorial Day exists to remember them, reflect on the freedoms they helped preserve, and renew our gratitude for their sacrifice.  One of those Americans was Jonas Parker, a Massachusetts farmer and militia member who took up his musket […]