One of the most famous quotes in American history comes from the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims that “Life, ...

For the Founding Fathers, the pursuit of happiness meant the pursuit of long-term virtue, National Constitution Center President Jeffrey Rosen told a BYU audience. He had 5,000 recite together the ...

Monday is President's day, when we honor those who have held America's top civilian office. These leaders probably had the toughest job in the world. Here are a few of the things they learned from it.

Find Joy in the Pursuit. The Atlantic’s In Pursuit of Happiness event kicked off this spring to help people build more intentional and happy lives. Drawing on our celebrated coverage of the ...

Election victories teem with opportunities for a new administration to renew and reform governmental institutions, revise vital areas of law and policy, and, perhaps, reconceptualize the meaning of ou ...