How to Be American

The ways of being American since then have been as various as everyone who has built a life here. Learn about the legal and cultural definitions of what it means to be American in the year the nation celebrates its 250th birthday.

How Taxes and Tax Cuts Affect the U.S. Economy and Society

Research shows that taxes, and what we decide they should be, directly affect our long-term social and economic health as a nation — for better or for worse. This in-depth article explains how income and corporate taxes in the U.S. affect economic growth, inequality and government spending.