Independence Day on Townhall

• Dark Shadows Tue Dec 4
  Cal Thomas
  The opening scene-setter for the 1996 film "Independence Day" might serve as a metaphor for what Egyptians could face if a draft constitution written by a panel dominated by Islamists and based on Sharia law wins approval in a referendum: "A loud rumble is heard. Suddenly, we are covered in darkness as the shadow engulfs us. Only the image of our Earth hangs in the air, until a huge silhouetted object suddenly blocks our view." ... more
• Post-Zionism is So 1990s Sat Apr 28
  Caroline Glick
  You can learn a lot about a nation's health by watching how it celebrates its national holidays. In Israel's case, compare how we celebrated our 50th Independence Day in 1998 to what celebrations involve today. ... more
• Israel marks 64th Independence Day Thu Apr 26
  AP News
• Massive security for Greek Independence Day parade Sun Mar 25
  AP News
• Security tight for Greek Independence Day parades Fri Mar 23
  AP News
• Libya marks 1st independence day in 42 years Sat Dec 24
  AP News
• Oil town clashes kill 10 on Kazakh independence day Mon Dec 19
  Reuters News
• PR campaign pushed to bring Israeli soldier home Mon Oct 17
  AP News
• Culture War Heroine Gets Her Due Thu Oct 13
  Robert Knight
  As a school board member in Kanawha County, West Virginia in the early 1970s, Alice Moore ignited what might be considered the opening battle of America’s culture war in education. ... more
• Nigeria celebrates independence amid bomb fears Sat Oct 1
  AP News
• E-mail warns of bombs in Nigerian capital Wed Sep 28
  Reuters News
• Andy Rooney to end his regular run on "60 Minutes" Wed Sep 28
  Reuters News
• Andy Rooney exiting '60 Minutes' this Sunday Tue Sep 27
  AP News
• Protests for ex-PM on Ukraine Independence Day Wed Aug 24
  AP News
• Dependency or Independence? Thu Jul 7
  Robert Knight
  During this past July 4th weekend, Americans rightly celebrated American Exceptionalism and our hard-won freedom from European dominance. ... more
• The Foundation of our Independence Tue Jul 5
  Alan Sears
  Having just celebrated July 4, the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it behooves us to consider the foundation upon which that document rests. ... more
• Rush Limbaugh's Independence Day Speech Tue Jul 5
  Joplin, MO
  Given yesterday in Joplin, MO. ... more
• Americans Clueless About Independence Day Tue Jul 5
  Washington DC
  Many Americans do not know basic facts about America's Independence. ... more
• Obama's Misleading Vocabulary Mon Jul 4
  Lurita Doan
  As you celebrate the 4th, it might be appropriate to contrast the straightforward language of our founders with the weasel words now emerging from Washington, and all too frequently, from President Obama, who prefers euphemism-laden, convoluted, pixilated flummery. ... more
• Set Off Katy Perry Fireworks Mon Jul 4
  Katie Kieffer
  Tell Little Miss Scaredy Pants and the rest of your neighbors that you are hosting a can't-miss Fourth of July celebration tonight featuring a "live" performance by pop star Katy Perry in your backyard. ... more
• "A Founding Fathers' Independence Day Celebration" Mon Jul 4
  Terry Paulson
  Looking for some engaging guests for your 4th of July celebration? Imagine a few of our Founding Fathers dropping by! ... more
• The Story Behind the Declaration of Independence Mon Jul 4
  1776
  In 1776, the British Colonies in North America had been pushed to their breaking point by the English crown. That pushed their leaders to consider drastic action. It took the form of the Declaration of Independence. ... more
• Standing Where Independence Began Sun Jul 3
  Salena Zito
  How interesting that the Pittsburgh theme in history never goes away. Whether it is her people or the surrounding region, this one-time edge of the wild west threads itself over and over into our country's founding. ... more
• Govt Shutdown in Minn., Life on Earth Survives Sun Jul 3
  Mike Shedlock
  In what we should all hope happens at the national level, Minnesota shuts down after failing to pass a balanced budget by the June 30 deadline. ... more
• I pledge allegiance to my refrigerator warrant... Sun Jul 3
  Paul Jacob
  Patriotism demands something more and different than mere ritual obeissance. ... more

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