#founding ideals

that our destinies are bound together;

that a freedom which only asks what's in it for me,

a freedom without a commitment to others,

a freedom without love

or charity

or duty

or patriotism

is unworthy of our founding ideals and those who died in their defense."

The 4th of July, 5 Uses of Rights in the Declaration, and the Idea of America

Photo by Paul Weaver on Unsplash The Declaration of Independence, first published on this day in 1776, unanimously approved by the Continental Congress 2 days prior, on July 2nd, 1776, did not create laws, rights, a government, or a United States of America. It declared 13 Colonies’ unity in opposition to continued British rule, and their united determination to declare themselves Free and…

Frustrated by the direction their party has taken since Donald Trump was nominated for the presidency, a group of Republican leaders are pushing to "rededicate" the GOP around its founding ideals. The group, spearheaded by Republican and independent leaders, made their intention known on Thursday in a public declaration titled "A Call for American Renewal." More than 150 leaders of the party have joined.