UNBELIEVABLE: 6 - The Untold Story

The Latinas Who Helped Create the United States: Most Americans Have Never Heard of Them

As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, backyard barbecues, and patriotic tributes to the nation's Founding Fathers, few know that a group of Latinas helped finance the military campaign that secured U.S. independence.

Latin Times · Jul 3

He Had A Big Butt, No Lie: George Washington’s Athleticism Helped Build Our Sports-Mad Nation

Pitching the bar. Nine-pin bowling. Sports in 1776 were an odd collection of endeavors, but their influence can be found in what we play today.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 3

Washington and His Men Knew How To Party

America was founded by drinkers, distillers, and maltmen whose consumption would be labeled problematic by today's public health authorities.

Reason · Jul 3

As the United States turns 250 there is bitter rivalry over who gets to tell the country’s story

The 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence has become yet another flashpoint in a politically divided America. There are even two different government organisations overseeing the celebrations.

The Conversation · Jul 2

Canada’s little-known role in helping to spur American independence in 1776

Strange as it is to say, the U.S. Declaration of Independence has deep roots in Canada.

The Conversation · Jul 2

Terence Gower: Enemies and Rascals review – so was US freedom born bad?

Drawing a line from the battle of Quebec to Trump v Carney, the Canadian artist’s takedown of rapacious US thuggery is strangely lacking drama

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says

House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes

The Guardian - US · Jul 2

States at heart of the Revolution plan 250th events sans Trump

Donald Trump may have taken over events in Washington around the nation’s 250th birthday, but the president is far removed from most activities in the states that have been part of America from the beginning — the 13 original colonies stretching from New Hampshire to Georgia. Among the thousands of…

Roll Call · Jul 1

Embarrassing Footage Captures Trump's State Fair Turns Into Ghost Town As Just Seven People Turnout With One Asleep

Footage of sparse attendance at Trump's Great American State Fair has gone viral, contradicting claims of large crowds and sparking widespread social media mockery.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Two Cheers for Chief Justice Roberts on the Unitary Executive

Trump v. Slaughter is a big win; Trump v. Cook is embarrassing given the posture of the case as explained in the dissents.

Reason · Jul 1