July Fourth

View And Vote: Green American Heroes

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 08.01.2009 | Green


Celebrate the fourth of July with these green American visionaries. ...

Joe The Plumber On Running For Office: "God ... Was Like, 'No.'"

Huffington Post | Susan Crile | Posted 08.01.2009 | Politics


Joe the Plumber is planning a Tea Party tour for the Fourth of July holiday, World Net Daily reports. Samuel Wurzelbacher first gained notoriety dur...

Gunpowder and Independence: Rethinking the Fourth

Zem Joaquin | Posted 07.12.2008 | Green


Zem Joaquin

Most of the explosions of color that will light up American skies tonight are fueled by compressed gunpowder. What's more, they leave a trail of barium compounds behind that can poison our patriotic hearts.

It's a Family Day

Cheryl Saban | Posted 07.12.2008 | Living


Cheryl Saban

Our July 4th celebrations always include a variety of comfort foods, music, and some splashing in the ocean or in a pool somewhere, and a place to watch fireworks. This year, things are different.

A New Holiday! "Independents Day"

Lea Lane | Posted 07.10.2008 | Living


Lea Lane

How about a tribute to independents who bear the burden of higher per-capita taxes, single supplements, awful blind dates and endless questions about our happiness?