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Let Us Reject the Ugly Nationalism of Independence Day

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jul 3, 2019 Most Americans don't question the nauseating patriotism that marks the Fourth of July and enables Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Criticisms Incite More Protests at NFL Games

By Arnie Stapleton / AP Sep 24, 2017 To show unity, hundred of NFL players sat, kneeled or locked arms during the national anthem on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Anti-Muslim Origins of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

By Sam Husseini Aug 31, 2016 The darkest heart of the United States is highlighted in the racist origins of our national anthem. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

It Makes No Sense for Colin Kaepernick to Sing Anthem That ‘Celebrates Murder of African-Americans’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 30, 2016 The 49ers quarterback making headlines for his protest against racism and police violence is making a crucial point about the U.S.; Fox News may be on its last legs; meanwhile, the disclaimer at the end of most films claiming they're fiction oddly enough has to do with Rasputin. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kneeling in Fenway Park to the Gods of War

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jul 7, 2014 In sporting events across the country the religion of sports fuses with the religion of war -- a mark of all militarized societies Games at Fenway are as much about venerating the military as the Red Sox The religion of sports fuses with the religion of war in all militarized societies . Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Startling New Lyrics to ‘Star Spangled Banner’ Revealed

Staff / Truthdig Jul 5, 2010 Get your fill of patriotic celebratory rituals over the July 4 weekend? Or maybe you're kind of over it all, which would put you in just the right frame of mind to watch this rather irreverent little musical number conjured up by the Onion's twisted humorists. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )