What the American Founders Did Was a Reluctant Revolution — An Interview with Lee J Strang

The Marvelous Arrogance of the American Revolution

Help us defend this inheritance.

What Makes the American Revolution Truly Radical

What Makes the American Revolution Truly Radical

From idea to impact: 10 examples of innovation that changed America

We like to talk about innovation like it’s spontaneous — a lightning bolt. And while the spark of innovation can feel like a revelation, innovation isn’t an accident. As the examples below show, innovation follows a pattern. A creator: Identifies a need Develops a solution Tests their innovation Improves it over time Freedom drives innovation. [] The post From idea to impact: 10 examples of innovation that changed America appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

A Birthday Letter to America

by Chap Petersen A long time ago, I was a freshman at an elite New England college, just graduated from Fairfax High School. (“F-A-I-R-F-A-X-R-E! B-E-L-S, Oh yes! Those Rebels are best!”). On a gorgeous fall morning in 1987, I was taking a class in Colonial American history, when the topic turned to the American Revolution. []

Here’s what socialists get wrong about the Founding Fathers

As socialists appear to rise in America, attacks on the country’s Founders oddly are accompanied by efforts to co-opt the Revolution and American values. For instance, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has emphasized how the Revolution was a battle against billionaires of the revolutionary period. This distracts from the fundamental point of the Revolution: that the []

The American Revolution’s Long Tail

Richard Kreitner Throughout US history, social movements—from reformist to radical—have returned to the language and ideals of 1776. The post The American Revolution’s Long Tail appeared first on The Nation.

7/3/26 Michael Boldin on How the American Revolution Has Been Betrayed

Download Audio. Scott interviews Michael Boldin of the Tenth Amendment Center about his new book about how the efforts and accomplishments of the American revolutionaries have been betrayed, bringing about a system of government that is effectively identical to the one they fought a war to overthrow. Discussed on the show: The Revolution Betrayed []

America 250: A republic, if we can keep it

As we reflect on the 250th anniversary of our country's founding, a look back at the debates and wisdom of our founders is instructive for our future success.

As America marks 250 years, our greatest chapters are still ahead of us

Founders fire — the bold vision and risk-taking spirit behind the Declaration of Independence — still drives American exceptionalism 250 years later.

The Beginnings of the “Reform” Movement: The Indianapolis Monetary Convention

The first organized big-business push for banking reform.

America’s 250th is an invitation to help kids understand exactly what this country is all about

As America approaches its 250th birthday, we’re about to hear a lot about the founders. Schools and sites of civic care will revisit the names and lives of George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and more. There will be lessons about the extraordinary risks of the founders as they mutually pledged to each []

What I Learned About Tenacity From an Entrepreneur Who Had Every Reason to Quit — But Didn’t

My travels taught me that the developing world is full of entrepreneurs. Here's why most founders in North America give up too early.

Freethought TV celebrates the “real” American Revolution with special July 4 programming

The truly revolutionary idea behind the Declaration of Independence wasn’t simply breaking away from Britain. It was establishing the first secular democracy in human history. This Independence Day, Freethought TV ... More » from Freethought TV celebrates the “real” American Revolution with special July 4 programming The post Freethought TV celebrates the “real” American Revolution with special July 4 programming appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Portugal General Strike: What Now?

The general strike on June 3 was an important day of mobilization for workers against the labor package, proposed by the Democratic Alliance (AD) government, which represents the deepest attacks on workers since the days of the dictatorship. Where do we go from here? The post Portugal General Strike: What Now? appeared first on Revolutionary Communists of America.

Defiance Against Trump Drives Rise of Democratic Socialist in DC Mayor’s Race

Grassroots organizers offer a look inside the movement that helped Janeese Lewis George win the Democratic primary.

‘Truly a campaign we can all be proud of,’ Goldman says, conceding to Lander

“I have to get even more involved because, apparently, the progressive movement is taking such a deep root in New York City, we have no choice,” Sid Winston, of Brooklyn, told JNS.

“Testament to the strong friendship”: US Ambassador Gor hails celebrations of 250 years of America’s freedom in Hyderabad

In a post on X, the Ambassador noted that the evening, marking the anniversary of US Independence, was attended by industry leaders, innovators, musicians from Boston and India, among others.

Before 1776, There Was 1649

What Oliver Cromwell and the English Revolution meant to America’s revolutionaries.

Flannery: How to think about the American Revolution

How should we think about the American Revolution on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence? The American revolutionaries can help us answer this question. The post Flannery: How to think about the American Revolution first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Flannery: How to think about the American Revolution appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Liberals eat their own, harass Scott Wiener over Gaza stance 

The revolution always eats its own. This is one of the most central and frequently recurring themes in far-left radical organizing. And make no mistake, the far-left is feeling ascendant, as victories for democratic socialists in New York City have empowered the activist wing of the Democratic Party. These activists now feel comfortable showing who they truly are. Their...

A Letter Signed by George Washington That Helped Pave the Way for American Independence Goes on Display in London

Washington dictated and signed the letter in October 1781 to formally accept the British surrender at Yorktown, writing of his “ardent desire to spare the further effusion of blood”

Taylor vows to rebuild trust as Coalition fights to win back voters

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor admits the Coalition must restore public trust, insisting a united team and a clear plan are the key to defeating Labor. “There’s no question that there’s been a breach of trust over time between the Coalition and the Australian people," Mr Taylor told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. “We need to be unified; we need to be stable, and most importantly, we need to demonstrate to Australians that we have a strong plan and a strong united team. “We also need to demonstrate that we’ve got a strong team and One Nation can’t provide that, and Labor has demonstrated that their team is taking this country in the wrong direction. “We are absolutely resolutely focused on that.”

Terminating America with extreme prejudice

Following up on Scott’s post, the screeching from the scream machine about the birthright citizenship decision just illustrates how utterly radicalized the American right wing has become. (That a reactionary movement cannot be genuinely revolutionary is one of those category errors to which the practitioners of Whig history are prone.) In case you don’t want [] The post Terminating America with extreme prejudice appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Spencer Pratt’s WAR Foundation Puts Los Angeles’ Political Class on Notice

Spencer Pratt’s WAR Foundation Puts Los Angeles’ Political Class on Notice

America At 250: Built On Reinvention, Powered By Innovation

America At 250: Built On Reinvention, Powered By Innovation

Checks and Balance newsletter: The weirdness of American socialism

John Prideaux, our executive editor, on the rise of a new political class from the activist left

The Democratic Socialists’ War on America

America’s most radical left-wing movement is no longer content to protest from outside; it is now working to dismantle the republic from within. It would be a grave error to dismiss the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as mere campus radicals or online agitators. In New York City and beyond, the group and its allies...

The Music of Progressive Patriotism

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250 Years Of Lies, 500 Years Of Uprising

Struggle – La Lucha Reflection. The so-called “United States” is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. We, the first people of this land, do not have to look far to spot the hypocrisy of celebrating a document that calls our ancestors “Merciless Indian Savages.” Today, we witness a []

Toward A New Birth of Patriotism

By Linda Chavez and William A. Galston We need to make life better for young people and instill in them an appreciation for the genius of American democracy. In 1776, the authors of the Declaration of Independence proclaimed a new republic founded upon revolutionary ideas about individual liberty and political equality. Two hundred and fifty years later, however, many Americans—particularly young Americans—seem disillusioned with the world’s longest-running experiment in representative democracy. Polling shows a sharp generational divide on questions of patriotism and democracy. A 2025 poll found only 37 percent of Gen Zers said they are proud to be an American (compared with ... Read More

America is turning 250… and we’re still not free!

Saturday, July 4, 3pmColumbus Liberation Center, 1004 Parsons Ave.Join us at our July 4th Teach-in Cookout!As the right-wing celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary, join us to discuss working people’s history - from the fight for Black freedom, workers rights, and the fight for a socialist future. Come for the food and refreshments, arts crafts activities, and stay for an afternoon of building solidarity.

Jacobin’s Piece on Chris Smalls: An Attack on Class Independence in the Labor Movement

Levin’s article transforms a debate about Amazon organizing into an argument for binding the labor movement more tightly to Democratic Party politics. The post Jacobin’s Piece on Chris Smalls: An Attack on Class Independence in the Labor Movement appeared first on Left Voice.