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  • The Declaration of Independence at 250: Where Are We Now?

    Professor Jos Raadschelders and Faculty Emeritus Charles Wise | April 15, 2026
    As conversations across the nation and world debate the state of the United States’ Great Experiment in democracy, this year’s 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence gives us an opportunity to evaluate our progress toward the Founding Fathers' goals in establishing our nation.

  • Your America in 250 Words: Mianmian Fei

    Mianmian Fei | February 25, 2026
    I visited the Serpent Mound in Peebles, Ohio in late 2024, just days before the Lunar Year of the Snake—a moment that felt deeply personal to me as a Chinese national. The ancient earthwork, shaped like a serpent stretching across the hilltop, resonated with my own cultural symbolism, where the snake represents wisdom and cyclical time. Standing there, I felt an unexpected sense of familiarity in...

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