W ritten by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence stands as a timeless statement of human liberty, rights and equality. Ad...

Just outside of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia stands a statue of Thomas Jefferson, sculpted by Moses Ezekiel, and “presented to ...

What are the proper ends of government? James Madison stated, “[T]he government of the United States is a definite government, confined to s...

" 'Tis substantially true that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with mo...

As we celebrate Lincoln's 200th Birthday on February 12th, let us reflect on his favorite quote: “... We hold these truths to be se...

Three hundred and twenty-five years ago this December in the year 1683, in England, an innocent man met his fate at the executioner’s block....

The continuing challenge of any people and government is to maintain a balance of power with adequate controls to ensure the safety and feli...