Whose Independence?
The question of what Jefferson meant by “all men” has defined American law and politics for too long.
Politics
The Insurrection Problem
Violence has marred the American constitutional order since the founding. Is it inevitable?
Secrets of a Radical Duke
How a lost copy of the Declaration of Independence unlocked a historical mystery
Retribution Is Here
The president’s threats of revenge are no longer bluster.
Americans Are About to Feel the Government Shutdown
Airport delays and IRS closures are just the beginning.
Trump’s Costly Cuts to the Civil Service
The administration is culling the best and brightest from the federal workforce for a rounding error’s worth in savings.
The Black Loyalists
Thousands of African Americans fought for the British—then fled the United States to avoid a return to enslavement.
Why Did Benjamin Franklin’s Son Remain Loyal to the British?
One of the most influential and ardent Patriots couldn’t persuade his son to join the Revolution.
The American Experiment
At 250, the Revolution’s goals remain noble and indispensable.
No One Gave a Speech Like Patrick Henry
How he roused a nation to war