With the Fourth of July upon us, we decided to reflect a bit on what exactly we — as Americans — celebrate on this most American of holidays: FREEDOM. So we asked a cross-section of the Aspen ...

As Tuesday’s general election approaches, it seems the word “freedom” is ever-present. Both political parties have tried to claim the word as their own, and each have very different definitions. This ...

Nearly 250 years ago, the Founding Fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence, severing the 13 colonies' connection to Britain and declaring themselves an independent nation. Since then, ...

Join The Charlotte Observer and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library on Wednesday, June 18 for an engaging discussion and workshop about Juneteenth. Made a federal holiday in 2021, the ways to honor and ...

We might agree religious freedom is a good thing—but can we agree on what it really means? We might agree religious freedom is a good thing—but can we agree on what it really means? This episode of ...

Paul A. Gigot is the editorial page editor and vice president of The Wall Street Journal, a position he has held since 2001. He is responsible for the publication's editorials, op-ed articles and ...

After opposing academic boycotts as “inimical to the principle of academic freedom” for nearly 20 years, the American Association of University Professors declared this month that boycotts may be ...

Every year on August 15, India celebrates Independence Day. Flags fly, speeches are said, and patriotic songs take over our playlists. But while the nation gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence ...

I occasionally listen to your radio program. You talk a lot about being a steward and gaining financial freedom. I must admit I am a bit skeptical. What do you mean by the term “financial freedom”?

© 2025 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All Rights Reserved. The holiday entered the national spotlight in 2020 after backlash erupted over then-President Donald ...