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

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

Now begins the run-up to an important marker in our national life, one that will spark contemplation and controversy. The 250th anniversary of American independence — a year from this month — comes at ...

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

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 ...