Indeed, the Founders would have been hopeless without them. To begin to piece together a fuller history of the Revolution, ...

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Two-hundred and fifty years ago, the American revolution sent shockwaves around the globe. At the same time, events taking ...

As the U.S. celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, here are eight ways its political ...

Data center projects continue to generate controversy around the country. In part, that's because a variety of groups have competing interests.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani emerged as something of a kingmaker this past week, as the Democratic primary candidates he endorsed swept their races in the Empire State.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pointing to a busy retirement next year. She and the University of California, Berkeley, ...

Thank goodness it's summer! LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Juneteenth are truly two of my favorite times of the year. They are ...

The proliferation of artificial intelligence has the potential to upend our democracy — for better or worse. AI tools could allow for new forms of participation while at the same time facilitating the ...

For Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and other bold-face names struggling to bring about a new nation, an educated and informed citizenry was essential to the success of the American experiment.

Last night, panelists joined a special edition of Washington Week With The Atlantic to discuss the state of democracy 250 years after the Declaration of Independence, and the successes and challenges ...