A young visitor shields themself from the sun at the Great American State Fair during Fourth of July celebrations on the National Mall on July 4, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images) “How we confront the climate crisis will determine a lot about the next 250 years… Continue reading
The Onion Premiered 19 hours ago As the United States celebrates 250 years of American exceptionalism, The Onion looks back on the pivotal moments and enlightened fathers who gave birth to the greatest nation on Earth. Become an Onion member while it’s still optional: https://membership.theonion.com/?camp…
In the mythology of history, 1776 belongs to Philadelphia: declarations, rebellion and the birth of the United States. Yet on the far edge of a continent the revolutionaries hadn’t fully imagined, another founding was quietly unfolding that same year. While Thomas Jefferson drafted ideals of liberty and self-government in the… Continue reading
Seven Days in D.C. Washington, D.C. June 28 – July 4, 2026 View the ScheduleTicketsDonateVolunteer A Week of Democracy in Action From June 28 through July 4, organizers from across the country will gather in the nation’s capital for Seven Days in D.C. — a weeklong series of civic engagement… Continue reading
