Reading the Founders - American Principles from the Primary Sources

Before John Denver captured the majesty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River in his immortal country song, Jefferson saw it first. Source: Notes on the State of Virginia, Query IV A Notice of its (Virginia’s) Mountains In…

Maddie
January 22, 2026

Natural Rights

3 Beautiful Truths in the Declaration of Independence

If all you know about the Declaration of Independence is that Nic Cage stole it in National Treasure, you’re missing out on some of the most beautiful ideas ever written. The Declaration of Independence, though it was written in 1776,…

Maddie
October 23, 2025

Take (Jefferson) Home, Country Roads

3 Beautiful Truths in the Declaration of Independence