The drive to religious freedom in America was carried out overwhelmingly in the state legislatures—and the federal First Amendment had almost nothing to do with

(Editor’s Note: Thomas Farr, the president emeritus of the Religious Freedom Institute, received the 2024 Defender of Religious Freedom Award presented at the RFI’s annual dinner Nov. 13 in Washington. His address upon receiving the award follows.

Former Ambassador and Political Advisor to the U.S. Central Command; Vice President of the Board for Solidarity with the Persecuted Church Religious freedom is the heartbeat of America's 249-year history, a principle etched into its founding and vital to ...

Who was Mamadou Yarrow, and how did he make his way into this painting in his journey to freedom? Even before the United States was founded, tens of thousands of Muslims were already here, captured in West Africa, and brought to colonial America in chains.

From 1776 to 2025: The Ever-Evolving Promise of Liberty Freedom. The word is practically tattooed onto America’s DNA. It’s in our national anthem, etched into monuments, stitched into flags, and plastered across political speeches like a magic incantation.

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” We all know it by heart, but do we all still believe it? Liberty and justice ...

Look around, take stock of where you are, and know this: Today, right now—and I mean right this second—you have the most power you’ll ever have in the current fight against authoritarianism in America. If this sounds dramatic to you, it should.

Clinton County joined the statewide celebration of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary with the unveiling of its portion of the “Bells Across PA” art series. The commemorative fiberglass bell, designed by local artist Kasey Dumm,

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. There is no freedom without the freedom to move, according to Charles T. Brown, author of the new book “Arrested ...