How one of the Constitution’s earliest critics used the founding language — and silences — to fight for freedom.

As America begins its 250th year, it is fitting to draw attention to the great people and ideas that made it possible.

Jefferson and Adams ensured that the Declaration captured the hearts of Americans with different religious sensibilities.

Delegates to the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July in 1776, issued a remarkable document, proclaiming the thirteen colonies in America to be free from ...

Delegates to the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July in 1776, issued a remarkable document, proclaiming the 13 colonies in America to be free from ...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - On this day, July 4, 249 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by this country’s ...

On July 4, 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, Adams and Jefferson both died. While today is celebrated as Independence Day in America, key figures Adams and ...

Have you forgotten your history lesson about why we set off fireworks on July 4th? It’s not too late to learn about this ...

We can’t just sit on our hands and simply take advantage of our nation’s many blessings, writes guest columnist Jim Jones.

A knowledgeable, committed and vigilant electorate is what ensures that the freedom we love will be passed on to posterity.

In every generation, the Declaration of Independence has stood for a more expansive promise of freedom and equality.

This Independence Day marks our nation’s 249th birthday, and it is important that in the midst of our celebrations we reflect on our nation’s triumphs and tragedies in equal measure, ...