William Thompson deserves plaudits as one of many whose early service led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence ...

The power of the American ideal comes not from Americans being a “particular people” with a common heritage—an ...

Now begins the run-up to an important marker in our national life, one that will spark contemplation and controversy.

The findings of a Gallup poll released at the end of June showed a higher percentage of people feeling less proud to be ...

Applebaum: About older American traditions of state capture. Richard White: He would choose all the boards and commissions. He packed the courts. And, once you have the courts and the legislature—and ...

Localities around the area celebrated the birth of American Independence with special events featuring fireworks shows.