I used to walk past 56 rue Jacob in Paris nearly every morning, where peace was sealed after the American Revolution. Inside that quiet salon, liberty was inked into history. As we celebrate Independence Day, may we remember what was declared in 1776: that we would no longer bow to a king, and that all men are created equal. Liberty must be remembered or, as Santayana warned, we risk repeating the past.

A bold new doctrine offers a way for the Philippines to modernize its military by trading infrastructure access for advanced defense systems—without incurring sovereign debt.

In choosing the name Leo XIV, the new Pontiff calls upon a legacy of lion-hearted leadership and unwavering faith. As the Church steps into a new era, Brightside honors this sacred moment—celebrating the meaning behind his name, his beautifully symbolic coat of arms, and the enduring hope he brings to millions of faithful around the world.