The Conversation

America’s musical founding father: ‘Liberty songs’ by a self-taught singer and tanner helped fuel the Revolution

Public historians, including filmmaker Ken Burns, have tried to offer a more inclusive view of the American Revolution, highlighting lesser-known patriots. Pioneering composer William Billings is among those figures.

My prescription costs what?! Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs

What if you can’t afford a copay for your prescription drug? Before giving up on ever getting it, ask the pharmacist about your options.

FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared

Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity

America is nearing the 250th anniversary of its revolutionary birth, the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, will mark a milestone – and a time for reflection.