Opinion: American Success, Freedom, and Happiness Inextricably Tied to Christian Faith and Self-Government Since Our Founding

American Prosperity At 250

The framers set us up for success.

Let Losses Lie Where They Fall: America’s Radical Faith in Self-Interest

By Aleksey Bashtavenko, Academic Composition Few ideas distinguish the United States from the rest of the world more clearly than its extraordinary confidence in self-interest. Americans have long believed that society functions best when individuals are free to pursue their own ambitions, their own happiness, and their own [] The post Let Losses Lie Where They Fall: America’s Radical Faith in Self-Interest first appeared on Attack the System.

Trust in Trump expressed by an average of 23% of respondents in 36 countries — poll

According to data provided by the Pew Research Center, an average of 57 of respondents expressed a positive attitude towards the US

SEN TIM SCOTT: My family's journey shows America's founding promise is alive and strong

As America celebrates 250 years, a recommitment to Judeo-Christian values and the founding ideals echoed by King and Douglass is essential.

Nicole Krauss: On the strangeness of pledging allegiance to the flag

An irreconcilable sense of alienation and belonging has been one of America’s many gifts to me

We Were Founded on Anti-Monopoly Principles

Zephyr Teachout The premises of the American democratic vision must be applied to the economy if we are to be free in all alreas of life. The post We Were Founded on Anti-Monopoly Principles appeared first on The Nation.

Your political tribe is killing America: Why conviction without humility is suicide

Whether conservative, liberal, or independent, most Americans want broadly similar things: lives that are happy, healthy, prosperous, and meaningful for those they love. We also want what we believe is best for our country. With over 340 million citizens in the United States, there are likely more opinions than citizens about how best to govern []

The enduring promise of America

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2026 isn’t the first time Christians have tried to claim the US as their own

More often than not, the insistence that the U.S. is ‘one nation under God’ is not a triumphant statement of success

Why Adversaries Don’t Need to Win a War to Weaken America

As America marks its 250th birthday this summer, the celebrations come amid growing public skepticism about the health of American democracy. In the spring of 2026, a Pew Research survey exposed that 62 of Americans were dissatisfied with the way democracy was working. This dissatisfaction is hard to square with the numbers. The United States [] The post Why Adversaries Don’t Need to Win a War to Weaken America appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Charting the Good Change Since the Bicentennial

Fifty years after the Bicentennial, American democracy is imperiled-but the country's progress since 1976 offers real reasons for hope.

LARRY KUDLOW: We Must Fight for Our Freedoms

The language of the Declaration of Independence underscores the greatness of American core values and our economy.

UNH Survey Confirms What Americans for Prosperity Has Warned All Along: Vermont’s Policies Driving Residents Out of State

Montpelier, Vermont — A new survey from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Survey Center confirms what Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has been warning: Vermont’s policies are making it unaffordable and driving residents out of the state. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: “Most Vermonters, according to the Green Mountain State Poll, no longer consider the state [] The post UNH Survey Confirms What Americans for Prosperity Has Warned All Along: Vermont’s Policies Driving Residents Out of State appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

America’s Greatest Strength

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, many of us seem to have forgotten a primary reason for America’s great success. In 250 years, our country became the world’s political, economic, and technological leader and the preeminent military, democratic, and moral force. This collective amnesia comes at a time of rising global competition, burgeoning []

Patriotism Is Alive and Well on America's 250th Birthday

Patriotism Is Alive and Well on America's 250th Birthday

A Quarter Millennium of American Greatness

A Quarter Millennium of American Greatness

One Song, Two Wars, and an Enduring American Anthem: The Story Behind 'God Bless America'

One Song, Two Wars, and an Enduring American Anthem: The Story Behind 'God Bless America'

“I’m not interested in patriotism. I’m interested in justice.”

As America commemorates 250 years, community leaders share their thoughts on the fight for liberation amid increased fascism. The post “I’m not interested in patriotism. I’m interested in justice.” appeared first on Knock LA.

RSVP Today for Rededicate 250

For 250 years, the United States has been shaped by God’s Providence. Now, it’s time for us to come together [] The post RSVP Today for Rededicate 250 appeared first on Faith Freedom Coalition.

Americans lean negative on capitalism, democracy: poll

Americans’ views on capitalism are split but lean negative, according to a new survey. Just over half of Americans, 51, believe capitalism is functioning “not too well” or “not at all well,” while 48 say it is functioning “very well” or “somewhat well,” according to a poll released Wednesday by The Wall Street Journal and []...Click to read more

A Pro-Trump Christian Group Wants to Put a Cross on the Moon 

The Christian right has been gaining traction in Washington, D.C. under President Donald Trump. And now, one Trump-aligned religious group...

Why I Still Believe In America

Photo Credit: American ThinkerBy Allan J. FeiferDespite its current troubles and the rise of the DSA, history shows that Americans are consistently able to maintain stability while creating positive change.

Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival

Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival

“Green Dharma” Meets Dominion

Christian and Hindu nationalists both sacralize hierarchy, decry civil rights protections, and decide which communities are expendable, all in the name of saving the nation or the planet.

Morally Frayed, Anchorless and Adrift

Societies prosper when there is general agreement about what is morally right and wrong. When that consensus fractures expect discord, division and the rumblings of civil war

How Abraham Lincoln's Faith Shaped His Pursuit of Justice

Delve into Abraham Lincoln's reliance on moral courage and biblical justice, revealing how his timeless vision continues to inspire us to bind our nation's wounds and achieve lasting peace today.

America’s Energy Dominance: The Fruit Of Freedom On Our 250th

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, one of the finest blessings our Founders gave our nation stands out with particular clarity: the system of free enterprise. That system did not merely enable liberty and prosperity in the abstract.

After 250 years the American Dream is surviving, but only just

The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading

250 Things We Love About America

The rush of day-to-day obligations and the occasional frustrations and disappointments of contemporary American life pose the risk that, at times, even the most ardent patriots among us may forget to pause and appreciate this extraordinary country.That danger is worsened by the negative onslaught from the press, the universities, and the museum world. They misleadingly depict America as thoroughly surpassed by China, following 250 years of U.S. racism, sexism, classism, and settler-colonial dispossession of the indigenous population. That demands a response.The post 250 Things We Love About America appeared first on .

New Cognitive Manifesto

Two years ago, I published a post called The Cognitive Manifesto. At the time, my optimism was genuine and sincere. AI f...

Treasury Chief Unveils Strict New Rules For American Trade And Finance

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a sweeping new framework for American economic policy, explicitly tying foreign trade, global supply chains, and financial dominance to national security. Speaking at The Economic Club of New York’s gala marking America’s 250th anniversary, Bessent outlined a strategy he termed “economic statecraft,” which he defined as “the disciplined use of [] Treasury Chief Unveils Strict New Rules For American Trade And Finance

America at 250: The 3 Economic Headaches That Haven't Changed Since 1976

America at 250: The 3 Economic Headaches That Haven't Changed Since 1976

Vance: Iran memorandum leaves US in 'great position' regardless of talks

It's a win-win outcome for the American people, said the vice president.

‘Freedoms available nowhere else’: Celebrating America’s radical revolution * WorldNetDaily * by J. Peder Zane, Real Clear Wire

Source link The Democratic Socialists are right: This is no time for half measures. If the United States is to thrive for another 250 years, we must commit ourselves to

Liberty Lifestyle: America Has a Trust Problem

Why is it easier to trust complete strangers than your neighbors?

Many nations have shaped history, but America remains a beacon of freedom, resilience, & opportunity

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America at 250: Lincoln's Reminder That God Judges Us All

America at 250: Lincoln's Reminder That God Judges Us All

Christian nationalism is on the rise. Its disciples have more power than you realise

A constellation of influential institutions and figures are espousing a return to fundamental Christian values in our society, laws and national identity. The post Christian nationalism is on the rise. Its disciples have more power than you realise appeared first on Crikey.

Trump Marks America’s 250th Anniversary: ‘This Is the Land of Liberty’

‘We're celebrating freedom's triumph over tyranny, liberty's conquest over oppression, and the enduring victory of the American spirit,’ the president said.

American cesspool

Green algae, blue shards, and a red-faced megalomaniac.

Letter: Celebrations around Declaration of Independence 250th anniversary made me recall my own warm family ties with USA

A letter from Lyle Cubitt:

Declaring for change

The ideals of U.S. independence were hypocritical from the start, but they have inspired millions of people and continue to do so today