Federalist 30: Concerning the general power of taxation
Money is, with propriety, considered as the vital principle of the body politic; as that which sustains its life and motion, and enables it to perform its most essential functions.
Despite the milestone, Gallup found American pride at its lowest in the 25 years it has asked — with Gen Z the least proud generation in the country.
Modern translations typically render eudaimonia as “flourishing” or “well-being.” Translations in 1776 often translated eudaimonia as “happiness.”
North Carolina senators walked one block south and nearly 250 years back in history Tuesday morning.
North Carolina continues to mark America’s 250th anniversary this year with many events and celebrations still to come, along with many items commemorating the occasion.
The NC decision in Bayard v. Singleton supports a strong argument that it represents the earliest state court case to clearly exercise judicial review.
The late historian of America's revolutionary era documented the founders' commitment to liberty, equality, and constitutionalism.
Was the American War of Independence fated to succeed? Not necessarily.
NC is one of nine states that will not be sending an official delegation to the Great American State Fair taking place from June 25-July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
North Carolina's only remaining Freedmen's schoolhouse, a significant landmark in African American history to be dedicated June 19.
As our 250th anniversary approaches (two weeks from tomorrow!), this is a perfect reminder just how fortunate we are to live in this country and to never take it for granted.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and American historian Gordon Wood (1933-2026) delivered a 2007 speech for the John Locke Foundation on key lessons from the American Revolution.