Smithsonian magazine explores some of the many ways to celebrate the nation and looks back at how previous big birthdays were commemorated amid domestic turmoil ...

Several court challenges, roadblocks in Maryland’s upper chamber and a late special legislative session in Florida are injecting uncertainty into a handful of states looking to pass new congressional ...

Whether by law, referendum or special election, redistricting efforts are happening across the county. Utah, Florida, and New York, could be next.