Fourth of July

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Charlton Heston the Face of the USA? How Moses Was Chosen for the Great Seal

Bruce Feiler | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: John Adams, Charlton Heston, Thomas Jefferson, Moses, Fourth of July, Red Sea, Benjamin Franklin, Bible, Politics News

The committee's report offers vivid, behind-the-scenes evidence that the founders of the United States viewed themselves as acting in the image of Moses.

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American Ignorance

Isabel Kaplan | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics

Read More: Citizenship, Immigration Reform, Immigration, Fourth of July, Newt Gingrich, Global Citizens, Politics News

What does it say about our country if, as I certainly believe might be the case, America's newest citizens know more about American civics and history than many native born Americans?

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In Dependence Day 2009

Larry Gellman | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Mark Sanford, American Revolution, US Military, Congress, Social Security, America, Economy, Cheney, George W. Bush, President Obama, Redistribution of Wealth, Obama, Democratic Party, Bush Tax Cuts, Dick Cheney, Deficit, Military, Wealth, Tax Cuts, Enlistment Bonuses, Financial Crisis, Medicare, Republican Party, Taxes, Credit Crisis, Entitlement, Democrats, Fourth of July, Barack Obama, Iraq War, John Ensign, Federal Budget Deficit, Independence Day, Sarah Palin, Military Recruiting, Iraq, Republicans, Politics News

We have never been more reliant on the generosity of others and less able to act like grown-ups and fend for ourselves than any time since the Revolution.

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Spooked By Fireworks, Pets Fill Shelters

oregonlive.com | Doug Beghtel/the Oregonian | Posted 08.06.2009 | Green

Read More: Animl Shelters, 4th of July, July 4th Patriotism, Independence Day, July 4th, Firework Displyays, July 4, Animals, Fourth of July, Fireworks, Green News

Independence Day kicks off a busy period at the shelter as fireworks cause pets to bolt from yards or familiar surroundings....

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Celebrating Freedom from Palinism

Darin Murphy | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Sarah Palin Speech, Fourth of July, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin Governor, Sarah Palin Resignation, Politics News

Palin's resignation exemplified her ongoing mission to blame us for her misfortune; to be known as the victim of unfair treatment by the usual suspects in the mainstream media and blogosphere.

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Fourth Of July Around The World (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Posted 08.06.2009 | World

Read More: U.S. Embassies, 4th of July, Slideshow, July 4th Celebrations, July 4th, Fourth of July, U.S. State Department, World News

While Americans at home were celebrating the United States' 233rd year of Independence with parades, BBQs and fireworks, Americans abroad were enjoyin...

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Remembering Pfc. Barry Winchell on the 10th Anniversary of His Murder

Michael Rowe | Posted 08.05.2009 | Politics

Read More: Don't Ask Don't Tell, Victor Fehrenbach, America, Pat Kutteles, Independence Day, Sldn, Dan Choi, American Flag, Fourth of July, Calpernia Addams, Barry Winchell, Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell, Politics News

The real cost of Don't Ask, Don't Tell has always been the human one -- Barry Winchell's life, of course, beaten out of him with a baseball bat over the 4th of July weekend 10 years ago.

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President Obama, my Response to Your Fourth of July Letter

Linda Milazzo | Posted 08.04.2009 | Politics

Read More: Challenge, Thomas Jefferson, Single Payer Healthcare, Fourth of July, Government, Participatory Democracy, Military, President Barack Obama, Corporate Greed, Democracy, Healthcare, Citizens, Politics News

I request that the President provide those who participate in our democracy every protection granted by our Constitution to challenge those policies with which we disagree.

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American Flag Bikini Moments: What's YOUR Favorite? (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 08.04.2009 | Entertainment

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! The American flag has been painted on bathing suits, bikinis, and directly on skin like a bathing suit for decades. From movi...

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Dinner Conversation: 5 Fun Food Facts To Share At Your BBQ

Lindsay Mannering | Posted 08.04.2009 | Style

Read More: Barbecue, Cool Whip, Fun Facts, Bbq, Beer, Salad, Food, Facts, Hot Dog, Fourth of July, Barbeque, Style News

If you're one of the 66 million people headed to a barbeque today, consider taking the hot dog out of your mouth for just two seconds to wow your friends with these five fun food facts about the Fourth.

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Bush's 4th of July Celebration

John Scripsick | Posted 08.03.2009 | Politics

Read More: George Bush, Fourth of July, Independence Day, George W. Bush, Politics News

It's good to see that Woodward, OK invited George W. Bush to their 4th of July celebration. Some days I feel sorry for this poor lonely man. His dre...

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Chicago Fireworks: Where To See Fourth of July Weekend Fireworks Shows

Huffington Post | Posted 08.03.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Fireworks Shows, Chicago Fireworks, Fireworks, Lake Michigan Fireworks, Chicago Suburbs Fireworks, Fourth of July, 4th of July Fireworks, Navy Pier Fireworks, Chicago News

Nothing says Fourth of July weekend like fireworks shows (or exploding port-a-potties). In Chicago, most take place a day early, on the night of July ...

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Celebrating Independence Day During Wartime

Luis Carlos Montalván | Posted 08.03.2009 | Politics

Read More: Iraq War, Independence Day, Abraham Lincoln, Fourth of July, Mark Twain, Afghanistan War, Declaration of Independence, War in Iraq, Veterans, Politics News

On the eve of our Grand Celebration of the extraordinary decree that declared us a free republic, we find ourselves chained to the wreckage of a brutally flawed casus belli.

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Progressives Take Back the Flag

Peter Dreier | Posted 08.03.2009 | Politics

Read More: Pledge of Allegiance, Patriotism, Independence Day, Progressives, American Flag, Progressive Movement, Woody Guthrie, Fourth of July, Bruce Springsteen, Politics News

Most Americans are unaware that much of our patriotic culture was created by people with decidedly progressive sympathies.

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Candy Fireworks For The 4th Of July! (VIDEO)

Posted 08.03.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Video, Candy Fireworks, Fourth of July Fireworks, 4th of July, Fourth of July, Fireworks, Comedy News

Is there any better way to celebrate the 4th of July than by watching fireworks on the beach? Yes, watching candy fireworks on your computer. The peop...

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Victory at Smithfields: An Independence Day Symbol

Jonathan Tasini | Posted 08.03.2009 | Business

Read More: Justice, Ufcw, Unions, Smithfield-Foods, Working Life, Employee Free Choice Act, Independence Day, Fourth of July, Business News

When I think about what these workers went through -- the struggle, the fight, the commitment that held them together over so many dark days -- this is the America that inspires me.

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Scanning the Latest Blog Posts, 233 Years Ago

Louise Mirrer | Posted 08.02.2009 | Media

Read More: Freedom of Speech, Declaration of Independence, Equality, Sean Wilentz, Princeton, Princeton University, Independence Day, Bloggers, Pamphlets, Book-Collecting, Democracy, Fourth of July, Sidney Lapidus, Blogging, Media News

The American Revolution had its own bloggers. They were called pamphleteers and their opinions were pointed, their language was colorful, and their sense of urgency was compelling.

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Fourth of July: A Long Road Ahead, But Reason to Celebrate

Clint Wilder | Posted 08.02.2009 | Green

Read More: Clean Technology, Clean Energy, Fourth of July, Van Jones, Barack Obama, Dick Cheney, George W. Bush, Aces, Green News

I like fireworks as much as anyone, but the whole rah-rah America thing always seemed pretty distasteful when Bush and Cheney were running the show.

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The Internet Is the People's Medium

Jarvis Coffin | Posted 08.02.2009 | Media

Read More: Internet, Thomas Paine, Freedom of the Press, Fourth of July, Media News

We have a custom inside our company, which is to make one of the first orders of business for new employees a meeting to share our mission and values,...

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Independence Day Politiku: Where is My/Their Vote?

Susanna Speier | Posted 08.02.2009 | World

Read More: Gerhard Holtzendorf, Thomas Huynh, Daniel Nester, Iran, Fourth of July, Iran Election, Don Bassman, Peter Orvetti, Michael O'Brien, Karen Goldner, World News

Iranian protesters are now struggling to obtain the fundamental principles of governance that we obtained two-hundred-thirty-three years ago.

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Jefferson's Declaration, Slavery and Nazis in Paris

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 08.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Declaration of Independence, History, Thomas Jefferson, Independence Day, Fourth of July, Politics News

As the nation approaches its celebration of Independence and the ideals of "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness," it is crucial to remember that with those rights comes responsibility.

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Fireworks, Partying, and The Real Meaning of the 4th of July

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 08.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Inner Life, Inspiration, Happiness, Independence Day, Freedom, Fourth of July, Independence, Barbeque, Living News

How can we integrate a greater sense of independence into our lives? How can we truly practice such an important declaration, not just as a country but also as individuals?

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In Search of the "Muslim World"

John Milewski | Posted 08.01.2009 | Media

Read More: Islamic Society of North America, Islam, Isna, Akbar Ahmed, Documentary, Media Criticism, Media, Fourth of July, America, Muslim World, Media News

Journey Into America portrays the experiences of Muslim-Americans, providing much food for thought about how we think about any designated group of Americans.

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Independence Week Declaration 101: A "Forgotten Founder" Worth Knowing

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living

Read More: Declaration of Independence, History, American Revolution, American History, Independence Day, Founding Fathers, Fourth of July, Constitution, Living News

One of the "Forgotten Founders" is James Wilson, whose contributions to the creation of the United States of America were obscured by his later disgrace.

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Betraying the Idea of America

Andrew Reinbach | Posted 08.01.2009 | Politics

Read More: Barak Obama, President Obama, Oval Office, Honor, George W. Bush, Guantanamo, Fourth of July, Torture, Dick Cheney, Politics News

This shabby performance is all the more dismaying because abandoning the Bush/Cheney years and all they represent is why Mr. Obama was elected in the first place.

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