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Constitutional Conversations: Founders, Famous and Forgotten

Founders, Famous and Forgotten, by Professor Daniel Dreisbach of the American University helps us to remember why we celebrate some members of the Founding generation and forget others. Americans have a “founding moment” we can point to, and have celebrated… Read More

US Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Dropped to 4.2% in June

As summer temperatures continue to rise, the already hot US labor market could be starting to cool off. The highly anticipated June jobs report was released on July 2, and the headline reading of 57,000 new jobs came in below… Read More

The Founding Fathers After the Revolutionary War

From writing the Declaration of Independence to guiding the Continental Army to victory, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams – three of America’s Founding Fathers – played critical roles in the fight for American independence. On April 19, 1775,… Read More

Independence Day Celebrations Through History

On July 2, 1776, delegates of the Second Continental Congress gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where they voted in favor of a resolution declaring independence from Great Britain and its monarch, King George III. The vote was unanimous, although New York… Read More

In Case You Missed It … This Week in News

A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Liberty Nation GenZ’s weekly news roundup! Sunday, June 28, 2026 US Military Conducts Additional Strikes on Iran US forces conducted additional strikes against various Iranian targets… Read More

250 Years of America

While the Fourth of July celebrations are always traditional, this holiday is a special birthday. In 2026, America will celebrate 250 years of freedom for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. What a fantastic milestone! To understand the value… Read More

Constitutional Conversations: Ratification of the Constitution

Ratification of the Constitution, by Professor John P. Kaminski, Director, Center for the Study of the American Constitution, University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses the process and complications of ratifying the Constitution.

Latin – The Language That Built the Western World

There’s an old saying: “All roads lead to Rome.” Today it’s figurative, meaning that there are many ways to achieve the same goal. In AD 1175, French theologian and poet Alain de Lille wrote: “Mille viae ducunt homines per saecula… Read More

Constitutional Conversations: A Play in 4 Acts on the Growth of America

The Constitutional Convention as a Four-act Play. The scene: Philadelphia, PA, in 1789. The dramatic people: James Madison, Roger Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, and others. The conflicts: large states vs. small states; north vs. south; union vs. disunion. Professor Lloyd highlights… Read More

The Many Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci is most famous for his incredible works of art, among them being the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper, and Vitruvian Man. But da Vinci wasn’t just a legendary artist – he has also come to be recognized… Read More

In Case You Missed It … This Week in News

A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Liberty Nation GenZ’s weekly news roundup! Sunday, June 21, 2026 Iran Says It’s Closing the Strait of Hormuz Again Iran said on June 20 that it… Read More

The American Revolution

Learn more about the American Revolution, the Tea Act, and the Constitution as told by Professor Jack Rakove.