America turns 250 this week. It's a milestone worth celebrating, and I imagine thousands of mayors across the country will say a few words at local parades and Fourth of July events. So imagine my…
Every time I see another poll claiming Americans are becoming less patriotic, I have to wonder if they accidentally surveyed the entire Jezebel newsroom. Then I read Jezebel's latest piece about the Great American State…
There are plenty of countries with provinces, regions, or administrative districts. America has states. That distinction matters because the Founders never intended for every important decision to come from one capital city. They built a…
As America approaches its 250th birthday, it seems like a good time to revisit one of the most remarkable numbers in American history: 27. That is how many times Americans have amended the Constitution since…
A recent poll found that only 27 to 29 percent of Democrats plan to display an American flag this Fourth of July. Other surveys have shown declining levels of national pride among Democrats for years,…
For years, Americans have been told their country is falling apart. Politicians warn that democracy is hanging by a thread. Celebrities lecture us about America's decline. News organizations compete to produce increasingly alarming headlines, while…
Fifty-six men signed a document that changed the world. None of them knew how the story would end. America 250 Exploring the people, ideas, and stories behind America's 250th birthday. One advantage of living 250…
