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June 30, 2026 Commentary

250 Years of Liberty – Part I: The Idea That Changed the World

As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence, we reflect on the revolutionary ideas that changed history. In Part I of our '250 Years of Liberty' series, we explore the Declaration of Independence, the founding principles of the American republic, and why the United States remains the world's greatest experiment in self-government. Discover how the Founders' vision of individual liberty, natural rights, and government by the consent of the governed continues to shape America 250 years later.

6 min
May 22, 2026 Commentary

The Right’s Strange Romance With Monarchy

As America marks 250 years since declaring independence from monarchy, some on the populist right are flirting with the idea that the American experiment has failed. But calls for a king, Caesar, or centralized strongman are not a return to Christian order. They are a rejection of liberty, federalism, self-government, and the founding principles that made America worth preserving.

23 min
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