Tag: Independence Day
Independence Day: The day of deliverance
Amid the cookouts, weekend trips, and other daily distractions, one can be forgiven for losing sight of why we celebrate this weekend.
As a former...
Commentary: Liberty, fearlessness, and the 4th
Like any important holiday, it's easy to lose sight of what and why we're celebrating this weekend.
As a former historian and schoolteacher, I’d remind...
Colin Kaepernick Condemns July 4th As ‘Celebration Of White Supremacy’
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick denounced the July 4th holiday as a “celebration of white supremacy” on Saturday.
“Black ppl have been dehumanized, brutalized, criminalized...
Scott Johnson: The Eternal Meaning of Independence Day
On July 9, 1858, Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas gave a campaign speech to a raucous throng from the balcony of the Tremont Hotel in...
Rebecca Brannon: Betsy Ross is Not Oppressing You – Proudly Wave...
A symbol and reminder of our young republic, I would have proudly purchased and sported Nike’s retro USA throwback ‘Betsy Ross’ shoe.
The patriotic design...
For the Fourth of July, Reflections on the Meaning of American...
The celebration of the Fourth of July invites us to reflect on what it means to be an American citizen.
Today, such reflection is especially...
Happy Fourth? Pride In Being American Collapses Among Liberals
I joked yesterday that the Fourth of July was my favorite day on Twitter because liberals are nowhere to be found, not being especially...