Between the bookshelves and in his book, "The Outlaw John Locke," Twice Sold Tales co-owner John MacBeath Watkins' restless mind offers a civics lesson for a nation on edge.

Tell Congress to protect democracy by resisting the domination of the pesticide industry and promoting organic alternatives that protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. All unattributed ...

Virginia's pivotal role in American independence from Patrick Henry to Thomas Jefferson highlighted as the nation prepares ...

These rights are intrinsically Catholic. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are fundamental Christian principles. The core of these three tenets is liberty.

While the Declaration of Independence famously enshrines the rights to “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” the original language that Thomas Jefferson drew from — the Virginia ...

I re-read the Declaration of Independence last week. It showed me the urgency of continuing that work today.

Life, liberty and the pursuit of… a life that is free from the impositions of the powerful, in which you can enjoy the fruits of your labors.

Today is July 4, and we appropriately celebrate the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is best known for its ringing affirmation of the rights to "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of ...

It was 249 years ago that our forefathers — yes, it was only men — pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor and signed the Declaration of Independence severing the bonds of 13 colonies ...

As our nation observes Independence Day on July 4, celebrating the Declaration of Independence and its eloquent concept of all people being created equal, “endowed by their Creator with certain ...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Gov. Spencer Cox argues Americans misinterpret "pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration. Cox emphasizes it meant responsibility and self-improvement, not personal pleasure.