When it comes to national holidays, Independence Day is at the top of the list. It is about the birth of a nation. A bold proclamation, protest and philosophy that laid the strong foundation for our ...

Philadelphia: Mrs. Elizabeth Willing Powell, “Well, Doctor what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” Benjamin Franklin, “A ...

In the lead-up to the Speak Up for Justice panel, JURIST Associate Editorial Director Alanah Vargas spoke with Judge Esther Salas of the US District Court in New Jersey about what it means to uphold ...

Tia Mitchell and Lori Montenegro also joined Poynter as part of 'Moments of Truth' traveling exhibit to discuss media literacy and press freedom.

The bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence began early for many Americans. On a chilly December morning in 1973, a ...

A Summer Reading List for America’s 250th Anniversary. On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the ...

In the face of injustice, bodies speak. Whether marching in the streets, standing outside courthouses, or simply existing in spaces where they’re not “supposed” to be, the physical presence of ...

#WATCH | Addressing the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, PM Narendra Modi says, "The histories of India and Ghana bear ...

How have our shared visions of American ideals influenced the meaning of patriotism? How has this definition evolved over ...

Social trust is crucial for capitalism and vibrant democracies. And when those systems weaken, as they are now, it’s calling ...

Benjamin Franklin warned that it would be hard to maintain our Republic. This 4th of July, let's all pledge to fight prejudice and inequality ...

The values prevailing from the American Revolution were visible when Christians lined up to attend Kentucky's first synagogue ...