by Jordan Merrill | Jul 3, 2026 | Opinion
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, many Americans are preparing with jingoistic patriotism, fireworks, BBQs, and celebrations of “liberty.” For many, this day is a sacred civic sacrament. Even the president has launched his 16-day-long “Great...
by Ben Utter | Jul 2, 2026 | Opinion
I have a picture of myself dressed in an actual American flag costume that was hand-sewn by my mother. Ours was a musical family, and when I was growing up, the Fourth of July often involved concerts in the park. My parents, my brothers, and I would perform patriotic...
