When I reflect on the significance of the Fourth of July, I think of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States.

The move for American Independence was greatly influenced by ancient Greece, particularly philosophy from the time.

From our earliest days, the pursuit of knowledge in this country was never just about learning—it was a civic act.

The words “ consent of the governed ” as enshrined in the Declaration of Independence are central to our founding, but ...

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill discusses the Declaration of Independence and what inspired the Founders to ...

The nation's founding document has been celebrated by leaders across the centuries, and it can still guide us today.

America’s independence wasn’t declared in a day — it was forged through years of unrest, resistance, and revolution. This powerful chronicle traces th ...

The debate about the central meaning of Tisha b’Av goes back more than 1500 years to a debate between Rabbi Judah who said Ei’khah can only mean (learning from) prophetic reproof, and Rabbi Nehemiah ...

As America begins its 250th year, it is fitting to draw attention to the great people and ideas that made it possible. Neither the Declaration of Independence of 1776 nor the Constitution of 1787 ...

As we celebrate our nation’s birthday in Park City this Fourth of July, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey that brought me here — not just geographically, but generationally. I am the ...

Right around the Fourth of July, Americans pay renewed attention to the country’s crucial founding document, the Declaration ...

The United States has forgotten the true meaning of its most famous phrase, according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. Over the past ...