Thomas Paine published “Common Sense” in 1776 as an argument for independence. Americans across the political spectrum have ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On December 19, 1776, Georgia’s Thomas Paine inspired Americans to continue to fight for their independence. Paine is known for his iconic “Common Sense” book that criticized the ...

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

Over the course of the next calendar year, you will hear and read a lot about Thomas Paine.

Features Thomas Paine's revolutionary pamphlet arguing for independence, the Oneida Nation's plea for neutrality, Lord Dunmore's offer of freedom to slaves who join the British, and eyewitness ...

Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on ...

George Washington was quite the man. Life handed him the keys to this brand-new country, and instead of clinging to the steering wheel until he drew his last breath, he pulled over and let someone ...

US Attorney Generals are targeting social media, gaming and adult content website platforms for non-compliance concerns ...

In January 1776, Thomas Paine wrote his "Common Sense" political tract and 11 months later wrote "The American Crisis," which began with, "These are the times which try men's souls. The summer soldier ...

It’s more than the 50 stars on the flag—the American story is suffused with celestial imagery and astronomical symbols.

The Recorder is featuring a weekly series every Saturday over the next year on the founding of this nation leading up to the ...