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PAYNE: Celebrate Liberty Every Day With Your Life

Let us pay homage to the fifty-six delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence. Men who were signing their death warrant in the eyes of the British Crown. They challenged tyranny for posterity.  Emerson’s words remind me today that “[e]very mind must make its choice between truth and repose; it cannot have both.” Before Almighty … Read more

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Right Side Up: Independence Day

This week on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the Independence Day celebrations they attended, what some democratic candidates are saying, and carbon markets. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its … Read more

CARDELLO: You Folks on the Left Missed a Heck of a Party

It is nearly 1 am on Sunday morning, and those of us who stayed up were gifted with an incredible show to celebrate Freedom 250. Donald J. Trump is the perfect President to host this party because he shows the resilience, grit, courage, strength, and foresight that make America the greatest country on Earth. People … Read more

CARDELLO: Welcome to Gracie Manor, Mr. Cardamom

Another happy 4th of July and America 250 to the half of the country who wake up each morning knowing they have won the lottery by being born in the greatest country on the map. And condolences to the rest of the country, who, despite all of the positive metrics, woke up dour, had their … Read more

SIMS: Live Free or Die: Honoring 250 Years of American Exceptionalism

Why New Hampshire’s Spirit and Our Founding Principles Matter More Than Ever in 2026 As we prepare to celebrate 250 years of America, from 1776 to 2026, we should remember what this anniversary really means. This is not about politics. It’s about honoring the country that gave generations of Americans freedom, opportunity, and the chance … Read more

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NATELSON: What Is the Declaration of Independence?

I frequently appear on radio talk shows, where I answer constitutional questions from the radio host and from the listening audience. Sometimes listeners who call in to the studio want to know more about the relationship between the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Most of them understand that the Constitution is a statement of positive … Read more

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LEMISKA: Jubilant Patriots and Dour Ingrates Mark a Milestone.

Proud Americans across the country have already started celebrating America’s 250th birthday. They know that America is not a perfect country, yet they’re bursting with pride in our country’s countless accomplishments. In a relatively short time, America grew from a ragtag group of British colonists to the most powerful nation on earth. Today’s patriots are … Read more

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How NH Led America to Independence

How NH Led America to Independence: a look at the Revolutionary-era history with Rich Girard, Dan Itse, and James Spillane as they explain how the Granite State led the way to American Independence. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Lightly edited Transcript (generated by a third-party application, so … Read more

CARDELLO: 250 and Counting or Have We Come to the Finale

Last night was the kick-off for the 250th birthday celebration of America. Many are watching with great pride as the military bands and singers take the stage, along with the artists who defied the pressure and came to celebrate their patriotism. There were numerous air force flyovers showcasing some of our incredible air support. There … Read more

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NATELSON: John Dickinson and the Case Against Independence

July 1, 1776, witnessed one of the most consequential debates in American history. The venue was the floor of the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. The topic was whether America should declare independence. The principal participants were the passionate John Adams of Massachusetts for the affirmative, and the eloquent John Dickinson of Pennsylvania for the negative. In theory, the … Read more

PAYNE: The Greatest Independence Day Gift

On January 7, President Trump issued a memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies ordering them to withdraw from using public funds that support international organizations with interests contrary to the U.S. ( 31 UN entities). This appears to be a great birthday gift for America’s 250th anniversary;  a serious effort to put … Read more

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Roper: Civil Unions Was “Jim Crow” for Same Sex Couples

It’s the twenty-fifth anniversary of Vermont passing the first-in-the-nation civil unions law back in 2000. Not marriage, mind, you. Something separate but supposedly equal. But if that were true, there would have been no need to pass another law legalizing gay marriage in 2009. So, why are politicians, journalists, and social justice warriors celebrating an … Read more

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Imani: A Heartfelt Ode to American Freedom From an Iranian Immigrant

On this radiant Fourth of July, 2025, as I stand under the vast American sky, my heart swells with gratitude for the 249th anniversary of this nation’s independence. For someone like me, who left oppression in Iran decades ago, this day is more than a celebration of America’s birth. It’s also a personal testament to the … Read more

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Payne: Without Independence There Is No Liberty

Too many Americans do not realize how blessed our nation is, as it was founded upon the foundation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This Independence Day, let us not allow hidden forces of subversion to continue targeting these foundational roots of our moral strength. The subtle encroachment of rewriters of history, the educational establishment, … Read more

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Shurtleff: The Declaration of Independence and the Men Who Signed It

Mrs. Wolf, my eighth-grade history teacher in a Boston Public School, ensured that her students not only knew the reasons why the 13 colonies united against Great Britain and declared their independence from Great Britain, but also had her students memorize a good portion of the Declaration of Independence. They also had to know about … Read more

State Rep “Celebrates” July 4th By Mocking George Washington

“Diversity is our strength.” Really? How are we stronger by having a condescending, sneering, potty-mouth elitist, born-with-a-silver-spoon from Bedford “representing” Manchester in the House?  See below for how Jessica Where-All-The-DILFs-At Grill commemorates American independence … by mocking those “old, white males” who created the greatest system of government ever.

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Happy Independence Day!

I am grateful this Independence Day that our nation still fights for the fundamental liberties our forefathers secured for the world to see. This Substack is itself evidence that Americans still value free speech, as we all seek to find truth in a world of unethical journalism and untrustworthy government.

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The Forefathers Shattered My Communist Chains

My story begins in Chengdu, China, at the dawn of the Cultural Revolution, an insanity that gripped millions of my countrymen. We were destitute, as were most Chinese during this period. We lived in a primitive worker’s row house by a river sharing one tarp-covered outhouse and one water faucet with eight families. We had … Read more

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