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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

How the White House Rose Garden and its plantings have changed over the past century

President Donald Trump's two makeovers of the White House Rose Garden — including replacing the lawn with a patio — have drawn new attention to the iconic American space in recent years

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Shocking new evidence reveals true brutality of American War of Independence

The American War of Independence was particularly atrocity-prone because it had a unique combination of features

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Washington DC’s physical appearance has long been a battleground for competing national ideals and presidential visions

Debates over what visitors will see and experience in the nation’s capital city have taken center stage as Americans prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Conversation · Jun 29

Donald Trump hijacked America’s 250 and turned it into a ‘theatre of the absurd’

Trump, laying siege to freedoms and truth itself, is twisting America’s milestone birthday into a joyless occasion

The Guardian - US · Jun 29

Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

America's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celebrate due to President Trump, others, such as Dan Marrazzo, see it as a moment to honor a thriving nation. The official commemoration, led by Trump's initiatives, faces criticism for politicization,…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Wendy Schmidt: Three centuries of science is something to celebrate

George Washington Died Not Knowing Dinosaurs Existed. Three Centuries Later, Science Has Never Needed More Defense.

Fortune · Jun 29

Trump posts bizarre painting of himself with George Washington and a robot

President Donald Trump’s latest social media offering comes as U.S. looks ahead to Independence Day celebrations on the 250th anniversary of its founding

The Independent UK · Jun 29