In 2001, nearly nine in 10 Americans believed the nation was worth their pride. Fewer than six in 10 do today. If we cannot again find a way to love this imperfect country, we will lose the ability to repair it. The post The Pride Gap and the Politics of Disillusionment appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Saturday October 18 people all across the USA will be protesting. I have no doubt some of you will participate. The following was posted on a local web site. “Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in […]| ladysighs
What stirs a sense of belonging in the place you call home, what connects you to the land and your fellow citizens? We want to know The post What does patriotism mean to you? appeared first on Positive News.| Positive News
I have been thinking a lot about land and nation recently. I am about to head out again to Australia and New Zealand to prepare a new version of The Heroes Who Made Us for performances in Sun…| alanlaneblog
On love of country| Double Aspect
A whopping 93 percent of Americans 30 years old or older remember exactly where they were on September 11, 2001. It’s not easy to forget the most devastating attack on American soil since the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.| Catholic Stand
The Fireside Poets were the best-selling authors of the 19th century. What happened to them and their reputation? The post What Happened to the Fireside Poets? appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Why do things in threes feel so satisfying? Maybe it’s ancient wisdom – “omne trium perfectum,” Latin for “everything that comes in threes is perfect.” Maybe it’s psychology, our brains wired to notice patterns, and threes are easier to remember. So, in that spirit, here are three links exploring America’s Most Patriotic Brands of 2025 –| Brand Keys
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Paul Revere's Ride" was written at a perilous time in American history, when Civil War threatened. The post Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride”: Creating a National Legend appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Come, love of country, fill my heart… I do love Britain. I guess I love England more. London most of all. I hope that in my life I’ve honoured the place I live and not disgraced it or undermined it (I support England and GB in sporting events – I fly a little flag on… Continue reading When will I become patriotic?| Bowblog
Anzac Day is one of those days on the calendar that sparks the strongest emotions, memories, and reflections. This is particularly so for those of us whose family members have served in our armed forces. The Ode, that we recite on Anzac Day, encapsulates my feelings about this day. It commemorates brave and terrible deeds, ... Read more The post We will remember them – Lest we forget appeared first on The Copy Collective.| The Copy Collective
Photo by pollobarba It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to [...]Read More...| RyanWaggoner.com
