American Revolution

Their Money, Our Health: Andrew Weil Leads The Health Revolution

Alison Rose Levy | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living


Alison Rose Levy

Dr. Andrew Weil's new book, "Why Our Health Matters" is a must read for anyone wondering why health care reform is in gridlock or what to do about it.

Alexander Hamilton: Unclaimed Son to Founding Father

Allison Rockefeller | Posted 08.20.2009 | New York


Allison Rockefeller

Hamilton arrived in 1773 and began his stunning ascent in a whirlwind, epic tale of crisis and opportunity, from unclaimed son to Founding Father. Doesn't New York set the greatest stage for this kind of story?

In Dependence Day 2009

Larry Gellman | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics


Larry Gellman

We have never been more reliant on the generosity of others and less able to act like grown-ups and fend for ourselves than any time since the Revolution.

Independence Week Declaration 101: A "Forgotten Founder" Worth Knowing

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Kenneth C. Davis

One of the "Forgotten Founders" is James Wilson, whose contributions to the creation of the United States of America were obscured by his later disgrace.

A Historian's Revolting July 4 Reading List

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living


Kenneth C. Davis

With Independence Day just around the corner, here is a list of ten of my favorite books about the Revolutionary War era.

Patriots' Day -- It's Not About the Marathon

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 05.21.2009 | Politics


Kenneth C. Davis

Joseph Warren's story remained buried, overshadowed by the more illustrious Founders with better biographers. He became the most important Founding Father most of us never heard of.

Tea And Sympathy

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.14.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

If the modern-day Tea Parties are smart, they would try to educate the public and hang their whole protest on the "anti-bailout" hook.

Give Me Liberty, and Give Me Death?

Rev. Lennox Yearwood | Posted 04.27.2009 | Politics


Rev. Lennox Yearwood

There is no excuse for Sen. John Ensign attaching an amendment to the voting act that would eliminate DC's ability to enforce necessary gun laws.

The Battle Plan

Naomi Wolf | Posted 10.17.2008 | Politics


Naomi Wolf

History shows that when an army of citizens, supported by even a vestige of civil society, believes in liberty -- in the psychological space that is "America" -- no power on earth can ultimately suppress them.

Bloomberg: Insurgents In Iraq Like Americans Who Fought British

NY Post | DAVID SEIFMAN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


In his most detailed comments on the Iraq war, Mayor Bloomberg last night suggested the United States was in the same difficult position as the Britis...