Tony Evers: The Next 250 Lie Within Us
The semiquincentennial is a reminder to Americans that our democracy is not a prophecy. We must work to execute it.
Clayborn Benson: 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!’
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.
Cavalier Johnson: Let Us Unite, America
This country was born of a sense of commonality, and it’s a powerful force in this country if we allow it to be.
Leah Vukmir: We Cannot Take Our Freedoms for Granted
A startling revelation from a visit to authoritarian Greece as a teenager leaves a lasting impression.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Katelyn Chandek: Democracy and Opportunity
A teen finds inspiration in her grandmother’s journey to America and the opportunity she found here.
John Gurda: Where Better to Absorb the Common Good Than in a Park?
Our public green spaces represent government’s ideal of mutualism for the betterment of all.
Josh Schoemann: Forge a More Perfect Union With Our Neighbors
Liberty is found in the balance between individual freedom and personal responsibility, and govnerment is our shared project to achieve it.
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.
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.
Kristy Yang: Hope Still Shines in American Democracy
The recipe for an enduring nation: acknowledging both its imperfections and the desire to become better.
The opening headline of this package in the July’s print edition was created by Ashley Town of Bay View Printing Co. using metal type specimens that are 250 years old!
