Welcome to Tuesday, July 4th, dreamers and believers...

Need a soundtrack for your July 4th BBQ? Causes has you covered like the sunscreen you should be wearing:

From patriotic to pessimistic — what's your Fourth of July jam?

That was the question we posed in a recent article.

The response was overwhelming.

Check out your 🗽Causes Playlist for America 2023 and tell us what we missed.

Independence Day: Towards a More Perfect Union

As the United States commemorates its founding, a fresh challenge looms: liberating voters from partisan gridlock.

This Fourth of July, Americans nationwide will celebrate the birth of their nation. Whether it's through family gatherings around the backyard grill, gazing at the night sky ablaze with fireworks, or consoling our pets over the loud noises, we are all united in acknowledging our shared history.

No Labels plans to use the holiday to recognize America's progress while spotlighting the work yet to be done.

"Why is it that when every single poll says two-thirds of people don’t want what our major parties are selling, the response from our political system is: ‘You just have to take it.’ Why is that an acceptable outcome?"

-Ryan Clancy, No Labels' chief strategist

It doesn't have to be this way. With public support, No Labels believes we can instigate change, offering voters an escape from the partisan gridlock currently halting the nation's progress.

If you also feel grateful to live in this nation but are inspired to work towards a more perfect union, No Labels would love to have you join their BBQ.

SCOTUS rejects Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court rejected President Biden's plan to cancel over $400 billion in student loan debt. The conservative supermajority claimed Biden's plan overstepped the powers of the Education Department. Nearly 26 million borrowers applied to have a part of their student loan debt erased.

How do you feel about Biden's new plan?

SCOTUS issues blow to LGBTQ+ protections

The Supreme Court ruled with a Colorado web designer who claimed she had the right to refuse services for a same-sex couple, despite a state law that forbids discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. 

How do you feel about the court's decision?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is American Independence Day. What does Independence mean to you? How much more work do we have to do to have a truly free and equal society? Take a moment to reflect and show gratitude between the fireworks and 4th of July Blowout Sales!!!!!!!!

—Emma Kansiz & Josh Herman

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