Tag Archives: July 4th

“What To A Slave Is Your Fourth Of July?”

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Dave Bradley

  I try to remember to post this every year in some form to remind us that the history that most of us were taught had a few holes in it. For most of us the horrible history of slavery … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Of July

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Trish Nelson

The fight to save democracy is NOT OVER.  All we have to do is stop voting for Republicans. How hard can that be?

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Where We Are At July 4th, 2025

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Dave Bradley

From Paul Krugman’s newsletter of June 27th: Who Trump’s OBBBA will hurt badly Basically, we’re talking about undoing all the progress America has made in expanding health insurance. And as I said, many independent analysts believe it could be substantially … Continue reading →

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Frederick Douglass’ Fourth of July Speech

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Dave Bradley

As you listen to this, it is almost unbelievable that a black man had enough courage to make a speech like this in pre-Civil War America. One of the greatest American speeches of all times. Some of it is sadly … Continue reading →

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“Old Glory” Still Flies Over A Changing Nation

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

This Old Flag by Larry Hodgden Nothing better represents the freedoms and liberty we enjoy as Americans than “Old Glory.” In 1776 when George Washington asked Betsy Ross to sew a flag with 13 stars and stripes they could not … Continue reading →

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Yer Marching Orders!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Dave Bradley

  Get out and march in your local Independence Day Parade. Be proud to stand up for what Democrats believe in. We are what made America great! Find your local parade and join in with the local Democrats. If there … Continue reading →

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Weekly Observations July 4th Edition.

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Dave Bradley

The big central question this election is quite simple and also quite akin to what sparked the original Revolutionary War two hundred plus years ago. The central question is whether or not our government is for the rich and powerful. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – It’s July 4th Already?

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I think most people know the stories of July 4th. I love July 4th. So let’s have some hot dogs, some cold ones and lots of fun! 1) Rumors are that 1776 was a hot and miserable summer. What was … Continue reading →

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