Independence Day

US marks Independence Day with fireworks, revelry

AP | COLLEEN LONG | Posted 07.04.2008 | Home


NEW YORK — The nation's largest fireworks display exploded in a spectrum of color over the East River, temporarily stealing the spotlight from N...

What Would Abbie Hoffman Have Thought Of The Flag Lapel Pin Debate?

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.04.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Flag lapel pins are all the rage these days, but the battle over wearing the flag is older than you may have thought.

A Founding Father Missed It By That Much

Patt Morrison | Posted 07.02.2008 | Politics


Patt Morrison

On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress declared American independence. So why are we celebrating the big day on the Fourth of July?

4 Ways To Celebrate The Fourth Of July

Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent | Posted 06.28.2008 | Living


Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent

The other day, we asked our friend what she was doing for the Fourth and she said, "Nothing; I don't really like the Fourth of July." Really? Who do...

Moon Over Suburbia

Jamie Malanowski | Posted 06.27.2008 | Living


Jamie Malanowski

Discipline, obedience, respect for authority -- these are all valuable attributes to be taught to the young. But the spirit of rebellion should not be so harshly squelched.