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America at 250
Two and a half centuries later, we still hold these truths to be self-evident. Join us for a yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday: where we’ve come from, where we are, and where we’re going. Expect big events, small gatherings, performances, podcasts, videos, and essays from your favorite Free Press contributors, and many others. Find out about all of it here, first.
The Free Press Presents: America at 250
It’s a free country for free people. We’re celebrating it all year. Join us.
July 4, 2025
The Editors

I’m Finally Hanging My American Flag
Growing up, I was taught to dislike the American flag and all that it represented. This year, for the first time, I hung one outside my house.
July 3, 2025
Larissa Phillips

Bari Weiss: American Regeneration
This Independence Day, we don’t just celebrate the birthday of the words that made us—but the choice to live by them two and a half centuries later.
July 2, 2025
Bari Weiss

Our America Stories
This week, we launched America at 250. But we’ve already been covering the people and principles that make our country exceptional. You can read those…
July 1, 2025
The Editors
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