Where the Declaration was penned, new eyes project an uneasy history. Story by Philip Kennicott • 10mo. PHILADELPHIA — The eyes lack any clear expression, though they aren’t vacant.

The 1916 Project founder claims the Declaration of Independence is 'not' a liberty document and that she finds it hard to be patriotic 'because of slavery.' Nikole Hannah-Jones, 46, sat down at ...

Multilingual New Yorkers are speaking up for human rights. An audio installation at South Street Seaport features the Universal Declaration of Human Rights read in some 50 languages. “I wante… ...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged 35 state governors in Nigeria to “emulate the shining example of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who recently openly declared ...

Declaration House, Sonya Clark, Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, PA, 2024. Photo by Steve Weinik.

The Flagstaff City Council recently declared a “climate emergency.” Surely such a strong declaration necessitates strong action, not a laid back, do-nothing response.

Lara Downes' "The Declaration Project" asks folks to share their perspectives on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. While in Knoxville for the Big Ears Festival, Downes visited various ...

The Declaration of Independence in its first known newspaper printing on July 6, 1776. Wikimedia. It was the breaking news to end all breaking news—the fledgling British colonies of North ...

Where the Declaration was penned, new eyes project an uneasy history. Sonya Clark’s “The Descendants of Monticello” celebrates the house where Thomas Jefferson framed America’s independence.