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“Happiness” And The Declaration Of Independence

Every year as July 4th approaches, I find myself reading a new (or new to me) book that was set aside for the national holiday period. For many years, Joseph Ellis was the author I sought to set the mood for the birthday and dive into a period of history I find really fascinating. This year's just-published book, The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People's Constitution, by Jesse Wegman, has captivated my attention. Again and again, the concept of "happiness" is […]

https://caffeinatedpolitics.com/2026/06/30/happiness-and-the-declaration-of-independence/