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Voting is the first thing that comes to mind for most Americans when they think of civic duty. But civic duty means much more than simply going to the polls. It also means being engaged in your community … every day of the year, not just on Election Day. And getting involved can be pretty […]
It’s easy to praise limited government when government is doing something you oppose. The real test is when government promises to deliver something you want, like lower grocery prices, cheaper energy, and more affordable housing. But the founders understood that government is not equipped to make every economic decision, predict every innovation, or know which […]
Economic freedom — the choices people make about work, property, business, and money — has long been part of the American experiment. Economic freedom means having room to work, build, invest, compete, own property, and make choices about your future. It’s the freedom to start a business, change careers, create something new, and decide what […]
A food truck is supposed to move. In Georgia, moving it too far meant getting another permit. Georgia has 159 counties, and food truck owners were required to obtain a permit in each county where they served. That meant they could face 159 separate permitting requirements if they wanted to work throughout the state. For […]
Opening a small business means taking a risk. William Glass knew that when he set out to open The Brewing Projekt in Wisconsin. A Marine veteran and father of three, Will invested about $500,000 to secure a location, hire employees, and buy equipment. He was betting on an idea and his ability to turn that […]
America’s 250th anniversary is a chance to remember what made the American experiment possible, and to decide how we will carry it forward. Over the past six months, Americans across the country have joined us to celebrate our founding principles in action. Each month brought a new theme, a new challenge, and a new way […]
Freedom isn’t just a gift to enjoy. It’s a responsibility to carry forward. That’s what the founders understood. The Declaration was written in extraordinary circumstances. It says it’s the people’s “right” and “their duty” to resist a government engaged in a long pattern of abuse and to secure freedom for the future. Nearly 250 years […]
“To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men.” Nine words that turned the usual relationship between people and government on its head. And it’s a principle that’s at the heart of the American experiment. People are born with certain rights. Government exists to protect them. The Declaration of Independence placed the individual first and […]
For generations, America has been regarded as the Land of Opportunity. Our Declaration of Independence recognizes our rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” While the Declaration doesn’t guarantee a good life, those rights give people the freedom to shape their own destiny. They create space to innovate, build, and work hard to […]
