As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year, this 249th commemoration invites reflection on the principles at the heart of the American Founding. It is a moment to pause and consider whether the principles that inspired the American Founding still resonate today in light of modern reinterpretations and shifting priorities. This week’s featured publications and resources offer a chance to engage seriously with the ideas that shaped 1776 and to ask what role they can—and should—play in sustaining a free society today.