Patriotism

American Patriots

The Editors

Here's a salute to America's true patriots: librarians on the frontlines of free inquiry, the Bill of Rights Defense Committee and peace activists across the nation.

2005

Patriotism Is Nonpartisan

George McGovern : Political Parties

Challenging a mistaken war can take more courage than fighting one.

2004

True Patriotism

Eric Foner : Slavery in America

Frederick Douglass delivered one of the nineteenth century's greatest orations on July 4, 1852.

2002

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» Campaign 08

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» Capitolism

Community Organizers Fight Back | These people are not particularly practiced in taking things lying down.
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» The Dreyfuss Report

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» Editor's Cut

The Sarah Palin Smokescreen | In order to win this election, the GOP needs voters to lose sight of where we are as a nation and how their leadership got us there.
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» ActNow!

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