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July 4, 2019
Tanks, But No Tanks
Trump's self-aggrandizing July 4th parade is neither in good taste nor the spirit of the holiday—and Congress should ensure it never happens again.
July 3, 2018
Why Do Carrot Hot Dogs Make You So Mad?
How nationalism, xenophobia, and advertising created a nation of uncompromising wiener evangelists
July 3, 2017
Benjamin Franklin and His Son, Divided by Independence
A new dual biography tells how the American Revolution drove the Franklins apart.
July 3, 2015
This Is What Your Hot Dog and Burger Are Doing to the Planet
July 4, 2014
The Dangerous Lies We Tell About America’s Founding
Myths may comfort us, but facts are our best weapon against Tea Party perversions
July 2, 2014
No, the EPA Isn't Waging War on the Fourth of July
But fireworks can do real damage to humans and the environment
July 30, 2012
Was This the Most Dangerous Film in American History?
July 5, 2012
Anatomy of a Wishful Viral Rumor
July 4, 2012
Happy 4th of July, Colonialism was Awesome, Says Conrad Black
June 23, 2012
This Man Has Identified a Piece of Amelia Earhart's Lost Plane—and May Really Know What Happened to Her
July 5, 2011
The July Fourth Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Dangers of Competitive Eating
July 4, 2011
How the Complete Meaning of July Fourth Is Slipping Away
John Adams would not be happy to see what Independence Day has become.
July 1, 2011
There's Gonna Be Fireworks
June 28, 2011
Fourth of July Barbecues and the Impact of Food Safety PSAs
July 27, 2010
Why Elizabeth Warren Will Likely Be Confirmed
July 13, 2010
The Republican Diet: Lots of Ice Cream
July 12, 2010
Scott Brown Follows His Script
July 12, 2010
Regional Innovation Goes Rural
July 12, 2010
Mr. America
July 5, 2010
The Vitter End

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