They were making a bolder claim that became the foundation of the American Dream: that people could build meaningful lives if government protected liberty and then got out of the way. That idea still ...

Albert Camus, French-Algerian philosopher and novelist, emphasized that the pursuit of happiness can prevent true contentment in The Myth of Sisyphus (1942). The Nobel laureate argued that if one ...

We Americans like to boast, “We’re No. 1,” and we certainly are in our military capacity to invade other countries and abduct odious foreign leaders. But in the well-being of ordinary citizens? A ...

It is revealing that the No Kings crowd has gone to bat for Nicolas Maduro’s “rights” under international law. They don’t see the contradiction? Donald Trump can be erratic, but I believe he’s ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! During the COVID lockdowns, Jeffrey Rosen, director of the National Constitution ...

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Most people want to be happy — or at least happier — but it often remains an elusive quest. “For the majority of people, there’s no reason they can’t be happy,” said Bill Pavot, a psychology professor ...

When I was 23 and living in Malawi, Africa, I got a message that my mom was in the hospital — in a coma, with less than a 10% chance of surviving the night. I remember it vividly. I was about halfway ...

On Friday, Americans across the country celebrated Independence Day — a moment to reflect on the cherished freedoms we hold dear. But in addition to the parades and fireworks, there’s another kind of ...