Liberalism was the driving ideology of the American Revolution. It, however, predates the American Revolution by a century. Liberalism can trace its origins to the writings of physician and political philosopher John Locke. His Second Treatise on Government outlines the key elements
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In common political discussion today, we often hear candidates described as left-wing or right-wing. We speak of a left-right political spectrum. Where did those terms come from, though? Do we use them correctly, and are we at all correct about who is
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A little known holiday is “Constitution Day,” on September 17. We have celebrated Citizenship Day since 2004. What is this holiday all about? How should we celebrate it?
On September 5, 2024, Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges. Biden’s lawyers surprised the Justice Department lawyers and others with the decision to change his plea. When Biden’s lawyers announced the intent to plead
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This weekend, we celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day signals many things. What was it originally about, though, and why are we celebrating?