The Many Faces of Patriotism
THIS WEEK: The Many Faces of Patriotism
Happy 4th!
Today, Reporting Right offers reading, reflection, and a few different ways to think about the birth of our nation.
Enjoy! Take a break! Stay cool!
What does it mean to be patriotic, anyway?
Democracy Under Construction: Hear from Nikole Hannah Jones.
Proud to be American? Not so much.
Violence in a democracy? Too many think it’s not just okay, but necessary.
Struggling with your own patriotism? A look back to the Progressive Era.
Had to include a Hamilton mention!
How others celebrate:
Haiti: Celebrating the first Black republic
Also in the News:
When heat waves and data centers mix
SCOTUS and protecting your sources
If you want to get married at Madison Square Garden, here’s what you need to know.
We’re Reading:
This America: The Case for the Nation
Jill Lepore
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