In celebration of Independence Day, a reflection on our country's foundational document and what it should mean to us today.

In Washington over the last few years,” he said on June 29, “it’s become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to ...

America’s 249th birthday yesterday was no party. Call it bittersweet at best. The guns of Gettysburg were stilled on July 4, ...

"There is not one American experience! … Let us resist the persistent push to limit the narrative of our nation’s past," ...

MATTOON — A total of 2,200 persons ate chicken dinners during the July 4 th celebration Friday at Peterson Park. Michael Highland, chairman of this year’s Mattoon Fire Fighters Association’s picnic, ...

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 ...

On July 4, 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, Adams and Jefferson both died. While today is celebrated as Independence Day in America, key figures Adams and ...

In 1775, life went on normally for most though a revolution was coming. Columnist joe Holley says Americans today have a duty ...

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

Neither chamber so far has agreed to vote on any particular relevant bill. Similar legislation introduced in the two previous ...

On July 4th, while celebrating the nation's birth, it's crucial to acknowledge the Founding Fathers' complex legacy. Despite ...

Trump celebrated the passing of his healthcare-slashing budget bill with a rally in Iowa. It was so wild that we've dedicated ...