SocietyCommentary
Why We Can’t Have a Nice Independence Day
On July 3, 1776, shortly after the approval of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail…. Read More
SocietyCommentary
Around Independence Day, Media Targets Patriotic Displays
Independence Day is supposed to be a day of national unity. President Joe Biden proclaimed: “The Fourth of July is a sacred day in our… Read More
SocietyCommentary
3 Actions You Can Take to Preserve Freedom on Independence Day
When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he set into motion a series of events culminating in American sovereignty and the establishment of a… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Independence Day Is a Time to Reaffirm That America Must Stay Strong to Preserve Peace
This is an article in a series on the importance of achieving peace through strength and keeping U.S. national security strong. Both long have been… Read More
SocietyCommentary
It’s Actually OK to Be Proud of the Military on Independence Day
Some are hyperventilating over reports that this year’s annual Independence Day celebration in Washington will feature remarks by President Donald Trump, military flyovers, and stationary… Read More
SecurityNews
With Mattis’ Visit to Ukraine on Its Independence Day, the US Sends a Message to Moscow
KYIV, Ukraine—A nation doesn’t always reveal its pride or its undying hope for a better future through military parades and presidential speeches. Sometimes, it’s a… Read More
SecurityFeature
Freedom Isn’t Free: An Independence Day Reminder From the War in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine—I arrived in Ukraine for the first time in July 2014, three years ago this month. I originally planned to stay for three weeks…. Read More
SocietyCommentary
This Independence Day, Keep the Pageantry but Add Some Principle
While America’s birthday has always been “solemnized with pomp and parade, with shews, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this… Read More
InternationalCommentary
For Britain, June 23 Is Independence Day
In a historic referendum, by a margin of a million votes, the British people have decided to leave the European Union. Brexit is no longer… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
July 2 Was Supposed to Be Independence Day. Here’s Why It’s Not.
Do you know the real story behind American Independence? It was actually on July 2, 1776, that the American colonies declared their independence from Great… Read More
