Gwen Rockwood is a syndicated freelance columnist. Email her at gwenrockwood5@gmail.com. This column was originally published in 2005.

A Freedom Caucus bloc has never won control of a state legislative chamber — until now. Some lawmakers worry that the newly ascendant conservatives want to “burn it all down.” Wyoming is the ...

A child poses for pictures on a platform as bubbles are sprayed at them near a lit up Christmas tree, Ramadan Lantern, and Hanukkah Menorah. AFP via Getty Images For the first time in 15 years ...

The United States is a federal republic whose people benefit from a vibrant political system, a strong rule-of-law tradition, robust freedoms of expression and religious belief, and a wide array of ...

It feels like we’ve only just started December, but Christmas is right around the corner! This weekend offers plenty of holiday-themed activities from live music to a chance to see real reindeer ...

To Freedom House’s friends and supporters: With roughly half the world’s population voting in elections in 2024, we knew it would be a consequential year for democracy and freedom. The polls took ...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent hip replacement surgery, her spokesperson announced Saturday, after being hospitalized for an injury while traveling in Luxembourg. The surgery was ...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement surgery in Germany after sustaining an injury during a congressional trip to Luxembourg, a spokesperson said on Saturday.

Dec. 14 (UPI) --Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent successful hip replacement surgery in Europe Saturday, after falling earlier in the week while attending an event. The 84-year-old ...

By Karoun Demirjian Reporting from Washington Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, had hip replacement surgery on Saturday after falling while on an official trip to Luxembourg ...

Like most people, I have always associated freedom with political or civil rights. It used to be an abstract concept to me. But that changed entirely when my rights were suddenly taken away.