Beauty was awakened with a kiss. It took a painful slap to rouse the Spirit of 1776.Despite incredible odds, the American colonies liberated themselves from the world's most powerful empire. I ...

However, a disconcerting chasm now gapes between the spirit of 1776 and today's dominant values. Historical accounts tell us that during the American Revolution, ...

Which actually works out pretty well, because it means I can adhere to my Fourth of July tradition. I watch “1776,” a musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Seriously ...