On July 4th, I found myself reflecting on the founding of our country. What are the self-evident truths that still shape our democracy today? What do they mean in this moment—when freedoms feel both enduring and under pressure? This thoughtful piece from Telos and Judge J. Michael Luttig explores those foundational truths and reminds us what’s at stake, and what’s worth protecting.

The bill now heads back to the House, where Republicans can only afford to lose three votes. It barely squeaked by with a single-vote margin the first time, and it’s only gotten more divisive since.

The primary will be a Democratic race to determine nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general. All registered voters can vote in the primary election, as Virginia does not register voters by party.