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America at 250: Fireworks, Weather, and a Nation Reflecting
national9 days ago

America at 250: Fireworks, Weather, and a Nation Reflecting

Americans nationwide celebrated the United States’ 250th birthday with Fourth of July fireworks and festivities from coast to coast, even as a brutal heat wave and storms disrupted events; in DC, Trump’s Freedom 250 program was cut short by weather and concluded with a late address, while tall ships, parades, time capsules, and block parties unfolded elsewhere, all set against a backdrop of protests and the presence of white supremacist groups that underscored ongoing political polarization, even as polls suggested many hoped to put differences aside for the day.

via USA Today|
#fourthofjuly#independenceday#national
Mamdani reframes patriotism around immigration ahead of July 4
politics10 days ago

Mamdani reframes patriotism around immigration ahead of July 4

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a July 3 City Hall address on the eve of America’s 250th birthday to argue true patriotism means confronting the nation’s flaws and welcoming immigrants, drawing on his own naturalized-immigrant story and imagery of workers and the Statue of Liberty; he criticized Trump-era immigration policies without naming the former president, framed America as continually reshaped by immigrants, and noted his constitutional ineligibility to become president while signaling a larger role within the Democratic Party.

via CNN|
#immigration#new-york-city#patriotism
The Red, White, and Blue: A Quick History of the U.S. Flag
history10 days ago

The Red, White, and Blue: A Quick History of the U.S. Flag

The United States flag was adopted in 1777 with 13 red-and-white stripes and a blue field of stars, colors that have remained constant even as states joined the union. Although the 1777 resolution didn’t assign color meanings, Charles Thomson later linked red to valor, white to purity, and blue to vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The flag’s design briefly featured 15 stars and 15 stripes in the 1790s, then the 1818 Act fixed 13 stripes and allowed the star field to grow with new states, until Hawaii’s 1960 admission produced the current 50-star, 13-stripe flag.

via Mental Floss|
#flag#history#patriotism
America at 250: Grief, Fear, and the Call for Civic Renewal
opinion14 days ago

America at 250: Grief, Fear, and the Call for Civic Renewal

On the 250th anniversary of the United States, the piece argues that marginalized Americans increasingly question their belonging under Trump, citing state violence, deportation fears, and a national mood of disillusionment. Public surveys show broad dissatisfaction and a willingness among some to leave, while scholars warn of rising fascist tendencies and a weakened democracy. The author calls for a mature, truth-centered patriotism and active civic renewal, treating democracy as a skill that must be learned and defended rather than taken for granted.

via Salon.com|
#democracy#fascism#immigration
Trump launches 250th anniversary fair, promising that America is back
politics19 days ago

Trump launches 250th anniversary fair, promising that America is back

Trump opened the Great American State Fair on the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, delivering a rallying speech that cast the moment as a return to strength and sovereignty. The kickoff featured military flyovers and patriotic performances, with the event running June 25–July 10 and showcasing 150 exhibits from all 56 states and territories, plus plans for anniversary projects and a large Fourth of July celebration; Trump touted DC improvements and framed the occasion as the start of a new era for America.

via Fox News|
#america-250#donald-trump#great-american-state-fair
Trump Launches World-Scale Fair on National Mall for America’s 250th Anniversary
politics20 days ago

Trump Launches World-Scale Fair on National Mall for America’s 250th Anniversary

President Donald Trump will inaugurate a 16-day, world's fair-style Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (June 25-July 10, 2026) featuring pavilions from all 50 states and six territories, a 110-foot Ferris wheel, musical and civic programming, and military flyovers; after several artists withdrew, his remarks will close the event, which organizers frame as a patriotic celebration of America's 250th birthday and national unity.

via Fox News|
#america250#great-american-state-fair#national-mall
Bicentennial Debates Put LGBTQ+ Histories Front and Center
culture22 days ago

Bicentennial Debates Put LGBTQ+ Histories Front and Center

As America nears its 250th birthday, LGBTQ+ artists and advocates in Philadelphia and across the country push to expand the celebratory narrative to include marginalized histories from the 1970s onward. Exhibits like This Is (Not) a Celebration foreground archival materials and queer activists, while other groups stage events aimed at a broader reckoning of who counts in American history. The conversation runs alongside debates about political attempts to rewrite history, provocative campaigns to emphasize a multicultural national identity, and a broader question of whether the bicentennial can be a celebration or a catalyst for confronting past and present inequalities.

via USA Today|
#activism#art#culture
Underwood Flaunts Flag-Filled Tennessee Home
entertainment24 days ago

Underwood Flaunts Flag-Filled Tennessee Home

Carrie Underwood posted a patriotic Instagram video showing a Tennessee property draped with American flags along a long fence, captioning “I can’t believe I get to live here” with #GodBlessAmerica; fans praised the display. The piece also recalls her earlier Capitol performance of “America the Beautiful” for President Trump’s inauguration and notes her return to American Idol as a judge in 2025.

via Fox News|
#american-flag#carrie-underwood#entertainment