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When the founders wrote “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” into the Declaration of Independence, they weren’t guaranteeing comfort, equality of outcome, or a government-managed society. They were making a bolder claim that became the foundation of the American Dream: that people could build meaningful lives if government protected liberty and then got out […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and its sister organizations The LIBRE Initiative and Concerned Veterans for America kicked off its yearlong “One Small Step” celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on Thursday with a live podcast event featuring Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity. The event featured a live taping of the […]
Americans are facing a defining choice between two very different ways to organize society: one based on freedom, and one based on control. Just recently, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani laid out the stakes clearly in his inauguration speech: “We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” This debate […]
On the night of Christmas, 1776, Americans stepped into the icy Delaware River. It was dark, and the water was unforgiving as ice floes slammed against boats and snow soaked through coats. You see, most of the Americans who participated in the Revolution at this time weren’t professional soldiers. They were everyday merchants, craftsmen, and […]
In 1776, Americans rebelled against a tyrant and stood for liberty and self-rule, laying the foundation for a system of limited government. After years of neglect and abuse by a distant king in London, the colonists chose rebellion over submission. They launched a bold experiment to create a new nation where the government answered to […]
Nearly 250 years ago, the greatest experiment in self-government began with seven simple words: “When in the course of human events …” The founders believed governments exist to protect rights — not grant them. It was meant to be restrained, transparent, and accountable, allowing freedom and opportunity to grow from the bottom up. That belief […]
Every great achievement begins with one small step. The American Dream was built on the courage of everyday people willing to take that step.
Patrick Henry Speaks: “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” — 1775 For generations, Americans have built the American Dream across communities big and small. That dream rests on timeless principles: the freedom and opportunity to succeed. History shows us that every great change begins with one person willing to speak up and take the […]
Colonial Women Launch Spinning Bees Every fight for liberty starts with one small step. At Americans for Prosperity, we believe the American Dream is built by everyday people taking action in their communities. That’s how real change begins. A Bold Step in the Face of Empire In the 1760s, colonial women took a bold step […]
