America’s Semiquincentennial—250 years since independence in 1776—is a major opportunity to forge a long-lasting positive account of American identity. That’s why The Independent Review is thrilled to present Liberty at 250—a pair of special supplements examining the ideas that have defined our nation’s liberty and shaped its path through history. From the meaning of independence and the “laws of nature and nature’s God,” to the economics of the Revolution, to America’s evolving role in the world, these supplements will explore the enduring principles that challenge and inspire not only Americans, but all people around the world.

Edited by Future of Freedom Research Fellow Matthew Crawford (author of the NYT bestseller Shop Class as Soulcraft), Research Fellow Kevin Gutzman, and Research Fellow Michael Douma, Liberty at 250 brings together leading scholars and fresh voices to rethink America’s founding ideals—and what they mean for our future.