To those who don’t celebrate our history, go study the long and bloody history of human civilization and notice how rare and recent our freedoms really are.

The myth of US freedom, retold by nationalist historians, politicians and corporate media, erases the slavery, dispossession and white supremacy on which the republic was built

This year brings a flurry of unique and alternative events where Americans can come together, put aside our differences, and celebrate 250 years of nationhood..

To those who don’t celebrate our history, go study the long and bloody history of human civilization and notice how rare and recent our freedoms really are.

The America our grandparents knew has not vanished. It has simply been waiting for us to look up from our phones, turn off cable news, and find it again.

As the U.S.’ 250th celebration approaches, many Americans don’t feel much like celebrating. Americans empathize. Unlike at previous landmark annive...

As we celebrate 250 years of U.S. independence, let us seize this moment not merely to look back with gratitude, but to look forward with purpose.