Ken Burns has spent nearly a decade unpacking the messy, violent, and deeply human story of the American Revolution — long before anyone was counting down to the 250th anniversary. In a new six-part series, he revisits the era not as a[...]
Tag: American Dream
Commentary |
The Experiment Continues: The American Imperative to Leave Others Alone
When Thomas Jefferson included the words “… Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” in the Declaration of Independence, he signaled that America was different, even revolutionary. Gone were the tribal rights of Englishmen. In their stead were universal, individual rights. Individualism[...]
Curio |
Is the new American Dream is to leave America?
For generations, the American dream meant building a life at home. Now, for some, it means leaving. Rising costs, political division, and the search for balance are pushing record numbers of Americans to move abroad, from Spain to Costa Rica to Albania.[...]