This Fourth of July Let’s Choose Patriotism That Stands for Inclusion Over Exclusion, Hope Over Fear

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jun 29, 2016 We hear a lot about patriotism, especially around the Fourth of July. But in 2016 we’re hearing about two very different types of patriotism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Independentists

Signe Wilkinson / Truthdig Jul 5, 2015 Dig deeper

VIDEO: Let’s Talk About the True Meaning of Patriotism This Fourth of July

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jul 4, 2015 True patriotism isn’t simply about waving the American flag. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Chelsea Manning

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jul 4, 2015 Sitting in prison on the Fourth of July for exposing some harsh truths about U.S. war crimes, the whistleblower should actually be honored as a true patriot. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Spend Independence Day with Pete Seeger and Frederick Douglass

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 4, 2014 This Fourth of July, "Democracy Now!" remembers Frederick Douglass' defiant Independence Day address, read by James Earl Jones during a performance of Howard Zinn’s "Voices of a People’s History of the United States," and the life and legacy of legendary American folk singer Pete Seeger, who died this year at the age of 94. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Have We Been Misreading the Declaration of Independence?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 4, 2014 An errant ink splotch or a genuine period? A scholar says an official transcript of the Declaration of Independence contains an error that has led many Americans to misinterpret the document for almost two centuries. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Obama’s 4th of July

Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune Jul 4, 2014 Dig deeper

The Best of ‘Colbert Report’ and ‘The Daily Show’ on Independence Day

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 4, 2014 Missing your (somewhat) daily dose of late-night satire while Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are on summer break? Fear not; we've rounded up some great clips from each show about the 4th of July. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dud Fireworks

Adam Zyglis, Cagle Cartoons, The Buffalo News Jul 4, 2014 Dig deeper

Americans Need to Answer: When Will Palestinians Get Their Fourth of July?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 4, 2014 All human beings are created equal, the founders of the United States believed. That means that Palestinians, as human beings, are also created equal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

From Death to Doughnuts: Why Immigrants Dream of America

Staff / Truthdig Jul 4, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: We look at America's birthday through the eyes and words of refugees. Also, Hobby Lobby's religious freedom and the war on women. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fireworks

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