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Every Nov. 11, Americans gather at memorials, attend parades, fly the American flag, and thank the men and women who served in our military. For many families, Veterans Day is personal. It’s a chance to recognize a parent, grandparent, friend, or neighbor who answered the call to serve. But have you ever wondered why we […]
Nearly 400 years ago, pastor John Winthrop preached a sermon in which he described a community whose example would be watched by the world. He called it a “city upon a hill.” That phrase eventually became one of the most recognizable descriptions of America, capturing our country’s promise of freedom and opportunity. But Winthrop’s original […]
The World Cup came to America this summer. The world came with it. And it started posting. International fans filled social media with reactions to the America they encountered: enormous supermarkets, pickup trucks, free refills, sprawling cities, and strangers eager to strike up a conversation. The videos were entertaining. But they also captured something that […]
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 […]
