CCA IV: 1776 – “1619 and 1776”

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which its author Thomas Jefferson characterized as “an expression of the American mind.” As part of Hillsdale’s yearlong commemoration of America’s founding document, this CCA will consider the central ideas and arguments that led America to declare independence, economic … Read More

CCA IV: 1776 – “Sermons of the Revolutionary Era”

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which its author Thomas Jefferson characterized as “an expression of the American mind.” As part of Hillsdale’s yearlong commemoration of America’s founding document, this CCA will consider the central ideas and arguments that led America to declare independence, economic … Read More

CCA IV: 1776 – “Keys to Victory in the Revolution”

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which its author Thomas Jefferson characterized as “an expression of the American mind.” As part of Hillsdale’s yearlong commemoration of America’s founding document, this CCA will consider the central ideas and arguments that led America to declare independence, economic … Read More

CCA IV: 1776 – “The Economics of the Revolution”

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which its author Thomas Jefferson characterized as “an expression of the American mind.” As part of Hillsdale’s yearlong commemoration of America’s founding document, this CCA will consider the central ideas and arguments that led America to declare independence, economic … Read More

Why Did the Founders Want a Free Press?

Visit our full library of content at https://freedomlibrary.hillsdale.edu/home “The Importance and Meaning of a Free Press” Thomas G. West Hillsdale College This speech was given on February 1, 2026, during a Hillsdale College CCA seminar on “Journalism & American Democracy” —————————— Support Hillsdale College: https://secured.hillsdale.edu/hillsdale/support-hillsdale-college Visit our website: http://hillsdale.edu Learn … Read More

Venezuela’s Fall to Socialism – And Why America Could Be Next

Venezuelan émigré Daniel Di Martino warns America about socialism’s failures, sharing his story of Venezuela’s collapse from 1950s prosperity to hyperinflation, shortages, blackouts, and 9 million refugees. Di Martino goes on to debunk “democratic socialism” myths, contrasts Nordic countries, critiques U.S. policy parallels, and calls for defending freedom. #Venezuela #Socialism … Read More