Declaration of Independence

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is right to defend the rich tradition of natural human rights.

Author Joel L. Daniels debates Ryan P. Williams, president of the Claremont Institute.

America's Founding principles are just and worth defending.

We are all the intellectual inheritors of the Declaration of Independence.

"We have a chance to rip the roots of systemic racism out of this country. We have a chance to live up to the words that founded this nation," the former vice president said in a new campaign video.

The Fourth of July is typically celebrated with barbecues, large gatherings, parades and fireworks, but this year things will be a bit different. Here are some quotes to reflect on during the day.

We must fall in love with America all over again, and Independence Day is the best time to start.

The nation built on freedom to dissent is trying to break a dissident who rebelled in the name of freedom.

The founders weren't exactly free traders.

In an article posted to the newspaper's website, the editor said he suspected it was the phrase "Indian Savages" that triggered the deletion.

"Benedict Arnold is one of my favorite breakfasts," Meyers reads from a book he jokes is written by Trump.

The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is what Americans know best, but 14 other patriotic events occurred over the years on the same day.

Take out a copy of the Declaration of Independence and read it. And start telling stories about our country.

The document's fiery language of revolt against tyranny inflamed those who see Trump as an autocrat.

For freedom to prevail, governments must remain both small and close to those whom they govern, accountable and responsive rather than distant and opaque.

Did Washington sign the Declaration of Independence? Which president was born on the Fourth of July?

Of the 56 men who signed the Declaration, 12 fought in battles, five were captured by the Brits, 17 lost property and five lost their entire fortunes.