USA 250 – These Fourth-Graders Have Some Thoughts on Democracy
Maple Avenue Elementary teacher Erin Ridosko asked her students to share their thoughts on why democracy is important.
USA 250 – Mark Powless: America’s Republic Draws From Iroquois Confederacy
The U.S. founding fathers looked to a league of Indigenous nations for some of their foundational principles.
USA 250 – Mario Constantini: I Love America, and I Fear for It
An immigrant from an authoritarian country laments our nation’s drift from the democratic ideals that make it such a beacon.
USA 250 – Julia Azari: Our Fragmentation of Political Power Is at Risk
The fundamental separation of powers that has held our system together for 250 years is in crisis.
USA 250 – Hilario Deleon: America Isn’t An Experiment Anymore
America has survived its darkest hour because of our political system, a foundation for 250 more years of prosperity.
USA 250 – Clayborn Benson: ‘The Fourth of July Is Yours, Not Mine’
The anniversary evokes the words of Frederick Douglass: ‘I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary!’
USA 250 – Kristy Yang: Hope Still Shines in American Democracy
The recipe for an enduring nation: acknowledging both its imperfections and the desire to become better
USA 250 – Shannon Ross: Democracy Looks Different When You’re Denied the Vote
Democracy is still worth fighting for when the people locked out of the system are finally let in.
USA 250 – Gabriela Parra: We Must Fight to Defend Democracy For All
A Mexican American immigration attorney has seen the recent erosion of constitution rights up close. And it’s scary.
USA 250 – Rick Esenberg: Our Republic Must Balance Difference and Commonality
The primary threat to America today is the belief that every election is existential to each side.