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Ken Burns: Founders Would Be Disappointed by Today's U.S. Authoritarianism
politics8 days ago

Ken Burns: Founders Would Be Disappointed by Today's U.S. Authoritarianism

Ken Burns told Meet the Press that the drafters of the Constitution would be abjectly disappointed by how far the United States has drifted toward authoritarian power, noting the executive has expanded while Article I's power has weakened. While praising progress on rights, he warned that current division and anti-education rhetoric threaten democracy and urged lifelong learning and a marketplace of ideas to sustain a healthy republic, saying the founders anticipated such risks and would want stronger checks on power.

via Yahoo News UK|
#authoritarianism#constitution#democracy
Founding-Father Pub Crawl: Revolutionary Bars Across NY and NJ
travel16 days ago

Founding-Father Pub Crawl: Revolutionary Bars Across NY and NJ

A travel-feature highlights NY and NJ bars and taverns tied to the American Revolution, from Fraunces Tavern in NYC and the Olde Bryan Inn in Saratoga Springs to Nassau Inn’s Yankee Doodle Tap Room in Princeton, plus regional breweries and distilleries that sit along historic Washington–Rochambeau routes, offering colonial menus and drinks for a 250th-anniversary celebration.

via New York Post|
#founding-fathers#new-jersey#new-york
Trump debuts Patriot Passport portrait to mark America’s 250th
politics17 days ago

Trump debuts Patriot Passport portrait to mark America’s 250th

President Donald Trump unveiled a new portrait of himself to appear inside a limited-edition U.S. passport commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The State Department called the design “boldly honors” the president and the nation’s founding, with Trump’s image on an inside page alongside the Declaration of Independence and imagery of the Founding Fathers. The passport, labeled the “PATRIOT PASSPORT” by the White House, will be available at the Washington Passport Agency starting July 6, and Trump promoted a version on social media saying it shows the U.S.A.’s new passport and noting "Welcome, but be good!"

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#founding-fathers#passports-and-visas
"Nikki Haley Stands by Controversial Claim: America 'Has Never Been a Racist Country'"
politics2 years ago

"Nikki Haley Stands by Controversial Claim: America 'Has Never Been a Racist Country'"

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has sparked debate by claiming that the United States "has never been a racist country," citing the intentions of the Founding Fathers and the country's progress over time. Despite facing racism herself, Haley believes it's important to instill hope in all children and rejects the notion of a fundamentally racist America. Her remarks have drawn both praise and criticism, with CNN's Jake Tapper challenging her stance during a town hall event.

via CNN|
#cnn-town-hall#founding-fathers#nikki-haley
"Unveiling the Forgotten History of July Fourth Celebrations"
history3 years ago

"Unveiling the Forgotten History of July Fourth Celebrations"

As Americans celebrate Independence Day, it is important to remember the "Founding Scoundrels" who played critical roles in building the United States, despite their self-interest and questionable actions. Figures like William Blount, Aaron Burr, and James Wilkinson were involved in land swindles, political ambitions, and espionage, respectively. While they may not be venerated like the Founding Fathers, their contributions shaped the nation we celebrate today.

via The Bulwark|
#american-revolution#founding-fathers#history