Why the Constitution Is Better than the Declaration of Independence

The Pursuit of Happiness

The famous second sentence of the Declaration of Independence enumerates three “unalienable Rights.” The first is life, naturally. The second is liberty. Those concepts are rather standard. But the third–the pursuit of happiness–is not. It is an expression of Jefferson’s genius, I think, and it contains the seeds of what has made America unique. You will find it no other national charter, in no international human rights document. It is

The Mirror of 1776

Unfortunately, the Declaration of Independence does not unite us today. It indicts us.

Don't Confuse the Declaration of Independence with the Constitution

Some people seem to think the Constitution of 1787 is pretty much the same thing as the Declaration of Independence. They're wrong.

Does ‘Independence Hall’ Sell Our Constitution Short?

Without the practical realities the Constitution brought into existence, the principle and vision of the Declaration of Independence might have stood unfulfilled.

America’s 250th Celebration Belongs To You, Not DC

Americans reading this are lucky enough to be alive on the 250th anniversary of their country’s declaration of independence. How independent the United States actually is these days or how much the country remains dedicated to the ideals of the founding is highly debatable. What is not debatable is that it was the colonies making []

Don't Miss America's Best Independence Tradition

Don't Miss America's Best Independence Tradition

The Declaration is America’s greatest conversation

Most people think of the Declaration of Independence only as the document that announced America’s independence. It did that, but it also did something else just as important. It started a history-changing conversation that we’re still having today. The Declaration is an argument meant to be read, discussed, and remembered. The founders explained why leaving [] The post The Declaration is America’s greatest conversation appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

The Supreme Court upholds Fed independence by saving Lisa Cook’s job—and also saves U.S. debt from a crisis

Not only the fact of independence but also the appearance of independence is key to the Federal Reserve’s design.

250 years of American independence: The birth and original sin of a new world

'America 250' (2/13). The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, still stands out for its audacity. The self-determination of a people, the consent of the governed, a commitment to shared principles of equality and the 'pursuit of happiness:' It was a revolution! And a great thirst for freedom, which nevertheless stopped at the chains of slaves.

The great American experiment turns 250

When the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, the Founders launched a radical experiment: a republic built on equality, natural rights, and the consent of the governed. No nation had ever sustained such a system. Two hundred fifty years later, America has succeeded beyond the Founders’ imagination. Its birthday deserves celebration, but []

2026 isn’t the first time Christians have tried to claim the US as their own

More often than not, the insistence that the U.S. is ‘one nation under God’ is not a triumphant statement of success

I Used To Revere America. After Trump, I'm Not So Sure

On paper, the US constitution is a thing of beauty. But the would-be emperor in Washington has revealed its great weakness, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Declaration of Independence: was separation inevitable?

The Declaration of Independence: was separation inevitable?

Rick Scott: Who Really Owns the Products in Your Home?

Our great country is celebrating 250 years of independence. That’s on 250 years of freedom, innovation, and economic strength that all began with the strong and simple declaration that we would no longer be controlled by a hostile foreign power. Today, maintaining that independence is not just a political necessity; it’s an economic one too. ...

250 Years: American Democracy Has Survived 250 Years, But Can It Survive Trump?

Democracy is a tenacious beast, but it has been riven by contradictions ever since the Declaration of Independence. Nowhere are those contradictions in such sharp relief as in Trump's America.

Supreme Court protects the Federal Reserve, but what about everybody else?

While the central bank’s independence was upheld, other agencies were not so lucky

America is Still the Greatest Country on Earth – If We Can Keep It

As Americans prepare to celebrate another Independence Day on the fourth of July, it is appropriate to affirm a proposition that has endured every test. America is still the greatest country on Earth. And it deserves to be honored and respected as such. This judgment does not rest on blind sentiment or denial of the [] The post America is Still the Greatest Country on Earth – If We Can Keep It appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

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From Independence to Interdependence

As Americans and people of other former colonies recognize, there’s a great deal to be said for national independence.But, at times, we might also wonder: is it sufficient?

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The Declaration of Independence not only announced America’s freedom, it established the timeless principle that all people are created equal and endowed with unalienable rights.

Democrat Leaders Deny the Declaration’s First Right

This year, Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which declared the “self-evident” truth that “all men are created equal” and “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights,” including the rights to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The leaders of the Democratic Party, however, deny this self-evident truth....

‘It’s great to be your President’: Trump celebrates America’s ‘magnificent triumph’

US President Donald Trump says America is the most successful and accomplished nation “ever to exist in human history” on the eve of the 250th Independence Day. “Never before has any nation celebrated so magnificent a triumph as this one,” Mr Trump said. “It’s great to be your President.”

We Once Had a Freedom Train -- We Need Another

Photo Credit: National ArchivesCelebrating national independence can be an inspiring form of patriotic piety, but moments like this also offer a rare chance to show how independence made possible a new constitutional republic.

Media leadership unity in defying Trump’s assault on Free speech: standing tall against historic comparisons

Benjamin Franklin said in his first newspaper in 1722, “without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom, and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech.” On this 250th anniversary of America’s founding, there is no right more deeply cherished and foundational than the First Amendment of the US []

On This Day, July 4: Continental Congress adopts Declaration of Independence

On This Day, July 4: Continental Congress adopts Declaration of Independence

Powering independence

Powering independence

The Declaration of Independence as Law

The Declaration is not the Constitution. But it does have some important consequences for American law.

Does America’s 250th Deserve Our Celebration?

As we observe the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the question has been raised whether our experiment in self-government still merits our celebration—or our condemnation. I find myself having to republish a rebuttal to this claim every July 4, because every July 4 brings a new call to no longer celebrate the Fourth.... The post Does America’s 250th Deserve Our Celebration? first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.

From Whom the US Got Independence on 4th of July: The History Behind the Holiday

On July 4, 1776, the United States declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain due to escalating disputes over taxation without representation. The adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress formed a new sovereign nation, which celebrates its 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) in 2026.

Commentary: This July 4, at 250 years, let us rededicate ourselves to protecting our elections

America has much to celebrate this July 4, but also much to do. Even after 250 years, the task of conserving the Republic given to us by our Founding Fathers is a never-ending struggle. Fortunately, we have a wellspring of wisdom from those ...

Trump’s anti-voting bill is far more radical than just a ‘voter ID’ proposal

The president’s poorly named Save America Act would do many things. Saving the country isn’t one of them. The post Trump’s anti-voting bill is far more radical than just a ‘voter ID’ proposal appeared first on MS NOW.

Rare 1776 copy of US Declaration of Independence discovered in London after 250 years

A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, believed to have been lost for more than 250 years, has been discovered at Britain's National Archives in London, making it the only known example of its kind to survive outside the United States. The National Archives said the Declaration was among documents seized by the Royal Navy in December 1776 after British forces captured the American privateer vessel Dalton.

A bitter anniversary: The American ideal turns 250 amid turmoil

The United States is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence on July 4. It does so amidst protests from the ‘No Kings’ movement, which rallies against Trump’s authoritarianism. The ideals of Thomas Jefferson – one of the Founding Fathers – look worse for wear on a date marked by the government’s rewriting of history and by doubts about what remains of the American Dream

As an IDF commander, I know how dangerous unrestricted rules of engagement are

When everything is permitted, no one is protected – not civilians, not soldiers and certainly not the values we're supposed to defend

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, the global data we collect and analyze shows that the country is failing to "promote the general Welfare" [Sad]

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Thomas Jefferson and the Four Other Men Who Drafted the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson, its primary author, and four other Delegates in the Continental Congress were on the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration of Independence, one of the most impactful documents ever written. The Continental Congress adopted its final wording 250 years ago today, on 4 July 1776. The post Thomas Jefferson and the Four Other Men Who Drafted the Declaration of Independence appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

A Triumph for Constitutional Fidelity and the American Dream

Yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling reaffirming the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship is a resounding victory for the rule of law, our national identity, and the enduring power of the American Dream. For over a century and a half, the Citizenship Clause has stood as a cornerstone of American liberty. Yesterday’s decision honors the clear text, the legislative intent, and the long-standing judicial precedents that have defined our nation since the Reconstruction era. Roots in the Common Law and the Constitution As a nation, our strength has always been anchored in our foundational principles rather than ancestral bloodlines. From our ... Read More