250 Years On, America Still Debates The Pursuit Of Happiness
June 16, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Michigan State University

Michigan State University marks 250 years since America’s founding by revisiting the Declaration of Independence’s promise of the “pursuit of happiness.” The discussion frames happiness as more than a slogan - it is tied to liberty, opportunity, and self-government. In an era of expanding bureaucracy, the principle still matters because Americans want freedom to build their own lives, not permission from Washington. Read more about this...