How the Declaration of Independence inspired the world despite Jefferson’s contradictions on slavery

As America marks 250 years since the Declaration, Jefferson’s words have taken on an aura of moral clarity about equality, ...

How a young Jefferson’s plea to the King helped ignite America’s fight for independence

In the summer of 1774 Jefferson retreated to Monticello and wrote a secret plea meant to avert disputes with the British — a ...
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What the Declaration of Independence Said and Meant

[This year, my annual post celebrating the Fourth of July is drawn from a chapter of Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People, and from a short essay on the ...
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Castle of our Skins Announces Season 13: Black Declaration of Independence

The Black arts institution's 2025-2026 Season explores liberation, sovereignty, and self-determination through music, storytelling, and educational workshops. This season delves into our own ...