Category: 4th of July

Capitol Report (July 5): Major U.S. Cities Marred by Gunfire; Another Rate Hike Coming Soon?

Police have captured the suspect of the 4th of July parade shooting in Illinois and have him in custody. In the city of Chicago alone, 71 people were shot and 8 killed over the weekend, but the politics are being focused on the 4th of July shooting that took place in Chicago’s affluent suburb where…


Capitol Report (July 5): Major US Cities Marred by Gunfire; Another Rate Hike Coming Soon?

Police have captured the suspect of the 4th of July parade shooting in Illinois and have him in custody. In the city of Chicago alone, 71 people were shot and 8 killed over the weekend, but the politics are being focused on the 4th of July shooting that took place in Chicago’s affluent suburb where…


Philadelphia Celebrates Freedom on Fourth of July

PHILADELPHIA—There is hardly a more patriotic place to celebrate Independence Day than Philadelphia, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. On July 4, Philadelphia turned out to celebrate freedom and honor the history of the nation. Wawa Welcome America festivities in Philadelphia spanned 16 days, including free museum attendance, hoagie giveaways…


Telling the RINOS From the CHINOS for the Fourth of July

Commentary Almost all of us know what a RINO is—Republican in Name Only—the kind of Republican that votes with Democrats on key issues such as immigration and election integrity or virtue-signals by marching in support of obvious profiteers masquerading as civil rights organizations such as Black Lives Matter. But at this patriotic time of year,…


Two Competing Political Philosophies

Commentary Happy Birthday, America! This week we celebrate our country’s birth. Patriots honor the American Republic as a polity dedicated to the goal that all may live safely and securely in the enjoyment of their inalienable, God-given rights. We are inspired by the high idealism of the Founding Fathers. We are stirred by the poignant…


Celebrating With Family on the Fourth of July

What was your best Fourth of July? A parade, a barbecue with your nearest and dearest, fireworks or perhaps an entirely new experience? However you decide to celebrate our nation’s birthday, presumably wearing red, white and blue, you certainly won’t be celebrating alone this Fourth of July weekend. Despite inflation and record gas prices averaging…


Capitol Report (July 1): AZ Invests Record Amount on Border Security; Adversaries Eye US Farmland

After calling on Congress to scrap the filibuster to codify Roe, President Joe Biden admitted there won’t be enough votes to do so. This, as he again tries to warn Americans against voting Republican in November, while others say his push will not succeed. Arizona’s governor has just signed the most expensive border security legislation…


Capitol Report (July 1): Arizona Invests Record Amount on Border Security; Adversaries Eye US Farmland

After calling on Congress to scrap the filibuster to codify Roe, President Joe Biden admitted there won’t be enough votes to do so. This, as he again tries to warn Americans against voting Republican in November, while others say his push will not succeed. Arizona’s governor has just signed the most expensive border security legislation…


Where to Celebrate Independence Day in Orange County

Surf City Parade Come join the nation’s 4th largest Independence Day celebration! This year Huntington Beach will be celebrating its 118th annual Independence Day tradition, long-awaited after two years of modified scheduling following COVID-19. This hometown celebration features four whole days of festivities, from the Surf City 5k run to the July 4th parade, as…


Surf City Preps for 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—After two years of modified July 4 celebrations, the Surf City’s traditional Fourth of July celebration is back. The weekend full of events kicks off June 30 with a Main Street Block Party from 5 to 9 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District, there will be a…