July 3 2021
 

 

Good morning from Washington. On this eve of America’s birthday, we’re taking a step back and celebrating our wonderful country. Lee Edwards looks at how past presidents have commemorated the Fourth, Dean Nelson examines an important speech by Frederick Douglass, and Brigitta Borinstein urges us to be grateful to live in such an exceptional nation. Plus: Deroy Murdock on the truth about which lawmakers contributed to the crime surge. We hope you and your families have a wonderful Fourth of July. 

  
 
 
COMMENTARY
Frederick Douglass’ Other Fourth of July Speech Is Particularly Timely in 2021
By Dean Nelson

This time of year, many Americans rightly draw attention to Douglass and his famous speech “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro,” delivered to white abolitionists in Rochester, New York, in 1852.
COMMENTARY
Democrats Blame GOP for Democrat-Invented ‘Defund the Police’ Efforts
By Deroy Murdock

Lying Democrats now blame Republicans for defunding police and, presumably, unleashing the ensuing epidemic of lawlessness.
COMMENTARY
Why ‘Red, White, and Blue’ Should Bridge Red vs. Blue Divide on Fourth of July
By Lee Edwards

America’s past, of which we are so proud, Reagan once said, as well as our hopes, and aspirations for the future of ... this much-loved country—“these things far outweigh what little divides us.”
NEWS
Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Law Excluding Religious Schools From State Funding
By Ailan Evans

The Supreme Court will hear a case regarding a Maine Department of Education law excluding religious schools from public tuition funding.
COMMENTARY
3 Actions You Can Take to Preserve Freedom on Independence Day
By Brigitta Borinstein

As Americans, we partake in a contract between the government and the governed, and there are certain responsibilities that come with that.
COMMENTARY
ICYMI: Why Are Lawmakers Agreeing to Send Armies of IRS Agents After American Small Businesses?
By Neil Patel

The IRS as a bureaucracy has not proven worthy of greater resources and authority.
 
     
 
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