A historian reminds us that to truly “make America great again” we must enhance freedom, equality and democracy, not diminish them.

We are the heirs of Thomas Paine — let's remember his words and spirit of resistance against injustice at the dawn of the Trump era.

This July 4, cherish the words of the Declaration but also summon Thomas Paine's spirit to remind yourself that we can, if we really care, pick up the broken thread of democratic zeal. An essay by Bill Moyers and Bernie Weisberger.

Bill talks with historian and author Harvey Kaye about Thomas Paine's life and legacy.