Patriot Front came out of their moms’ basements, dusted off the Old Navy khakis, put on the white masks so they don’t get fired from their day jobs, and headed to Washington for America’s 250th birthday celebration. Four hundred self-described patriots, not one ounce of bravery.

To celebrate a rebellion is to know that, from a flawed world, we can make new things. We can hold on, we can find each other, and not just imagine but create a much better America. It is a special 250th – it is ours. Video in link: snyder.substack.com/p/on-tyranny...

Here’s to our continuing aspiration of “forming a more perfect union” There’s such a thing as a clear eyed patriot Happy 250th

Don’t know about anyone else but 1776 hit home hard, this year.

Nazi trash hiding their faces because they don’t want anyone to know they’re Nazi trash.

“Is anybody there? Does anybody care? Does anybody see what I see?”- John Adams 1776 musical

The best way to rediscover your love for America: help make it into what you want it to be. That doesn't only mean politics—run for school board, volunteer, garden, build community. @hcrichardson.bsky.sociall joins @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social on The Focus Group:

Just a reminder that patriotism isn't holding a bible and wrapping yourself in the flag while you violate the Constitution and plunder the country. Happy 4th of July, stay cool and safe!!

Happy One of the Worst July 4ths in US history. The good news: the best American values & principles will eventually triumph over Trump, his vanity, his corruption, his racism & his politics of hate. After all, Americans have risen up against a tyrant before. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Announced during a historic heat wave. These guys are buffoons.

If you're an FBI analyst surging to Atlanta to review records, reach out to me. I'll keep you anonymous. Signal in bio. Please share this post widely.

The Pope just did what too many elected Republicans won’t. He told Trump the truth: immigrants helped build America, and defending human life means welcoming them…not demonizing them. That’s patriotism. 🇺🇸 #USDemocracy #Pinks apple.news/ApGs0R_NhQn6...

It is seriously alarming how many of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful people are just screamingly mentally unwell in deeply toxic, dangerous ways.

⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️ 🧵, Dec. 9, 1864: On the march to Savannah, hundreds or thousands of African American families who had just escaped from slavery were left to drown by Sherman’s Army. This is referred to as the Massacre at Ebenezer Creek.(cont) #ProudBlue #ResistanceRoots #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

This is why science literacy matters.

This week's newsletter is just a lightning round of the important cases people probably missed the last two weeks because of the other *mission critical* cases. And with that, I'm off. Taking next week of to recharge and potentially never come back. www.thenation.com/article/soci...

Don't want to speak ill of the dead, so getting this Mitch McConnell take out now. He saw Trump with complete clarity, as a danger to America, but protected him anyway. Perhaps more than anyone, he had the power to end Trumpism, but chose party over country. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/jan-6-and-...

Denson said it’s ironic that Watson was arrested in the days leading up to July 4th, “considering that you have somebody who’s speaking out about the very tyranny that we declared independence from 250 years ago,” & added, “that should be lost on no one.” @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

Good morning to you! ☀️ This evening, the #FiresideFriends will enjoy an evening of concert light glow, as Coach KK shares spins recorded performances from and shares tales of concerts he (and other attendees) have been to. Join us tonight, at 8 PM ET, for all the 🔥 fun!

I don't think any American--regardless of party, despite fondness for aviation (which I share)--would enjoy being under the nonstop low-altitude, high-speed, incredible-volume of the Caligula overflights of our nation's capital right now. It feels and sounds like being under aerial attack.

Early in Trump's first term, David Frum wrote that every time Trump and MAGA say "the deep state" you should hear "rule of law," then it'll make more sense. That stuck with me. And I thought of it again as an unqualified and unconfirmed director of national intelligence conducts political purges.

Same here. 👍 🇺🇸

For America's 250th, I read Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on the House floor—for the first time in history. His speech endures as a mirror & mandate for us all—to confront our inequities while fighting for an America as good as its promise.

Good thing that isn’t happening with capitalism.

The justices that upheld birthright citizenship in 1898 were racist men in a racist era who still could not avoid the plain text of the Constitution. What changed between is that the GOP now sees multiracial democracy as a threat rather than an ideal or aspiration www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

I'll summarize this: Mamdani asked NYers to keep air conditioning at 78 degrees. A wave criticism hit online. A MSNBC broadcast pointed out the US Department of Energy recommends that 78 degree figure. Immediately after, the US Department of Energy deleted 6,000 web pages related to energy saving.

🧵 Congressional report claims some Freedom 250 donors were rooked. Sponsors: Boeing Chevron Deloitte Exiger ExxonMobil January AI John Deere Lockheed Martin Mastercard Mosaic Northrop Grumman Oracle Palantir Penske Phorm Energy RTX SAP Scotts Miracle-Gro UFC United Airlines United Health Group

Event Strategies, which arranged Trump’s January 6 rally, is now producing the president’s anniversary bashes. Since Trump's return, Event Strategies received tens of millions of dollars in federal contracts from government agencies to organize anniversary events, often without competitive bidding.

BREAKING on MS NOW: Dozens of intel officials have started receiving notice of their terminations under Trump's unqualified acting DNI, Bill Pulte. The individuals are officials "who they believe are deep state" and whom leadership claims have not provided complete pictures of available intel.

And just like that, Republicans have no problem with a sitting president making billions in office on crypto scams, from foreign governments and oligarchs, and industries directly impacted by his orders, policies and regulations.

“We have it in our power to begin the world over again.” Thomas Paine

Mamdani: "Therein lies the work of America -- a striving, a bettering, the reaching toward perfection. What a privilege each of us has to live in a nation that every one of its inhabitants can shape. What a responsibility each of us possesses to prove ourselves worthy of all those who came before."

“The Trump family’s earnings, experts said, have moved him into an echelon of enrichment more associated with strongmen in Russia and Turkey” {gift link} www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/w...

At least they're not hiding their corruption. Go big or go home.

Went down to the Great American State Fair. My personal highlight might have been this Madison cosplayer arguing before literally ones of people that we’re a republic and not a democracy.

I wrote about how John Eastman - one of the main lawyers who backed Trump’s unconstitutional efforts to overturn the 2020 election - was also the main proponent of ending birthright citizenship. Both were unconstitutional efforts - and both have now failed. open.substack.com/pub/ofthebra...

No reporter asked Trump about the Emoluments Clause. His own former White House special counsel Ty Cobb told CNN the conduct is "something the average American should be staggered by." The Wall Street Journal criticized it. Fox News criticized it. Trump said "everybody's profiting."

The reason America as a whole is going to walk on by its 250th birthday with nary a thought about it is that it is profoundly embarrassed, ashamed, and angry at what we've allowed to happen to our country

New in PN: Democratic voters want fighters "Leadership needs to read the room: their constituents know the old rules are dead. They instinctively understand that Trump’s lawlessness demands more than strongly worded pressers. Finding a 'middle ground' won’t work against a tyrannical force."

#Poetry #Painting #Morality The good and the evil are happening concurrently. The choice to focus on the good is itself a way to defy the evil. -Jared K Anderson 🎨 Claude Monet

1/ Presley works two jobs and has a chronic illness. His food aid went from $200 a month to zero for three months. He dropped to one meal a day. When they recertified him, it was $50. This is the Trump/GOP "Big Beautiful Bill" at work. 🧵 #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy

THIS IS WHAT IS CALLED FOR UNDER FASCISM — BRAVERY Before the attacks & the hot takes start, a few facts: Major #JasonWatson is a graduate of the #USAirForceAcademy, a career logistics officer, a #NATO officer, and a decorated veteran who volunteered for a 365-day tour in #Afghanistan… 🧵

Your periodic reminder that Bari Weiss has never been a news reporter, never worked on an investigative news piece, never even been on the 'news' side of a media operation. And no, the free press does not do news, it's an opinion site. A right- coded opinion site. Read @oliverdarcy.bsky.social:

To all our #BreakfastCrew friends, we’d like to wish you a Happy 4th of July weekend as we celebrate 250 yrs of American independence. Enjoy family BBQ’s and fireworks and have a safe and joyful celebration. See everyone Monday morning with a new and exciting location! #4thofJuly 🎆🎇 #BlueCrew 🦋💙🦋

During a photo session with a young fan, Egyptian staff are assaulted by cops in Dallas. Egypt is Australia's opponent tomorrow morning. Aus squad include six players of African heritage plus another from Sri Lanka. This could easily have been us ... #Profiling #WorldCup #AustraliaEgypt #Socceroos

Life is exhausting these days for lots of us, and I think I’ve figured out why. I think it’s having to sit through the pretending... johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/americans-...

Shout out to @melissjpeltier.bsky.social for bringing this to my attention Air Force officer arrested after calling for Trump’s impeachment at Capitol share.google/coIdFshUVxsk...

CQ Brown, the retired general forced out of his post as the nation’s top military officer last year, has provided his most direct critique of the Trump administration’s handling of the U.S. military.

WOW. Todd Blanche IGNORES the court order to produce certain Epstein files or explain redactions, and INSTEAD claims it needs more time, and should be able to do it UNDER SEAL. We saw this deflection coming a mile away. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...