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Declaration of Independence
By Francis T. McDevitt, Esquire
It is appropriate to revisit the Declaration of Independence on the 250th anniversary of its signing. Frances Wright, a Scottish woman who settled in the United States in 1824, was a social activist, lecturer, and writer. As was a July 4th custom at
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The Declaration of Independence and The Rule of Law
The Declaration of Independence created an American nation grounded in the rule of law. The Founders recognized its importance to ensure that both ordinary people and the privileged are treated to equal justice.
By Judge Thomas K. Harmon
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The “Pursuit of Happiness”
This year, as America celebrates the anniversary of the independence of our nation, we would all benefit from giving serious consideration to the values set forth by the Founders of this country.
By Dale G. Larrimore, Esquire
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