Donald Trump supporters are freaking out after a towering mural of Lady Liberty covering her face in shame was unveiled in France. The painting, located in the northern city of Roubaix, is titled “The ...

11. Lazarus’ hometown, New York City, has a public high school named after her. Fittingly, the Emma Lazarus High School on ...

The New Colossus” is a sonnet by American poet Emma Lazarus (1849-1887) … [written] in 1883 … as a donation to an auction of ...

Looking for something to read in between the barbecues and fireworks? Try this mix of novels, short stories, poetry and more.

Remnants of Christmas past lay scattered across the front yard as Nadine and Charles Barone watched three decades of memories ...

Columnist Theo Wierdsma opines about the history of immigrants in the U.S., and their importance to the country's culture.

O n July 22, 1849, Jewish writer and activist Emma Lazarus, most famous for her sonnet “The New Colossus,” was born in New York City. Two lines from her poem — “Give me your tired, your poor/Your ...

This year, the Watson Bridge celebrates 40 years of service. It was built in 1985 and dedicated to Raymond L. Watson in October 2005. Watson, a former Irvine Company president, played a major role in ...

I was in high school during the tumultuous era of Vietnam War and civil rights protests. I recall a favorite slogan of counter-protesters was “Love it, or leave it,” suggesting that those who opposed ...

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France to commemorate 100 years of Franco-American friendship. The statue also commemorates the centennial of America’s ...

The artist said, "freedom feels out of reach" for migrants and "those pushed to the margins, silenced, or unseen." ...

After weathering New York Harbor for decades, Lady Liberty was in need of major upgrades ahead of her 100th birthday. Here’s a look back at the process.