America's Founding Principles at 250 Years

As America celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, an important question remains: Are the principles that built this country still intact? In this special Independence Day edition of Center Square Daily, we speak to Richard Samuelson, a professor at Hillsdale College, about the true meaning of liberty, self-government, taxation, and individual responsibility in the founding and today. What began as a revolt against taxation without representation became the foundation of a constitutional republic centered on freedom, limited government, and personal liberty. But in 2026, many Americans are asking whether rising taxes, growing government spending, and expanding federal power are putting those ideals at risk. We discuss: • The real causes of the American Revolution • Why taxes played such a critical role in independence • The Founders’ views on liberty and self-government • How federalism protects taxpayers and freedom • Whether America’s constitutional principles are holding up 250 years later As taxpayer burdens rise and government budgets continue expanding, this conversation matters more than ever. Subscribe to Center Square Daily for news and analysis focused on government, public policy, taxpayer impact, and the economic issues shaping America. #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #America250 #Taxpayer #Taxes #GovernmentSpending #Liberty #Freedom #Economy #Politics #AmericanHistory #DeclarationOfIndependence