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Writings on Juneteenth and its Significance for American Liberty

Compendium of links to my writings relevant the holiday celebrating the abolition of slavery.

Reason

JD Vance, once an ‘angry atheist’, is America’s most powerful Catholic. How will he wield his faith?

In his new memoir, the vice-president covers his conversion and politics – at a time when hardline Catholicism is ascendant in the US

The Guardian - US

Trump can’t stop this Juneteenth

For Black Americans, Juneteenth is a love letter to their history of resistance, including to the president

Salon

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'America, learn from India': US woman riding Mumbai Metro for the first time shares why it is better than the New York subway

An American woman's first ride on the Mumbai Metro left her talking about much more than just getting from one station to another. From the ₹20 ticket price and air-conditioned coaches to platform screen doors and women-only compartments, several features stood out during her journey, starting a conversation online about…

The Economic Times

This Scottish X Account Went Viral For Explaining US Slang, Here Are Its 13 Best Posts

From everyday slang to unexpected regional sayings, American English can be surprisingly confusing for international visitors. That's why one social media account caught people's attention with a humorous guide explaining how certain words and expressions are actually used.

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Celebrating American Freedom Means Celebrating Juneteenth

June 19 commemorates the day the final 250,000 people held in slavery gained their freedom. It deserves a place in any celebration of American liberty.

Reason

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue

Soon after Philadelphia hosted America’s bicentennial celebrations in late July 1976, more than 200 attendees of the American Legion Convention at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia fell ill with pneumonia symptoms, including fever, cough and trouble breathing.

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10 museums to visit for America’s 250th anniversary

From Arkansas to Washington DC, museums across the US are grappling with what it means to celebrate the country

The Guardian - US

A Conversation With Reece Weaver: America's Favorite Cowboys Cheerleader on Why She's Retiring Now

The star of Netflix's 'America's Sweethearts' talked with Sports Illustrated ahead of the show's third season, out now.

Sports Illustrated

The federal and state judiciary's evolving role in American democracy

Welcome to the Friday, June 19, 2026, Brew.

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'Taxing the Rich' May Cost America More Than It Gains, Kevin O'Leary Argues

Kevin O'Leary warns on the 'Diary of a CEO' podcast that excessive taxes on the wealthy could lead to economic decline as high earners and entrepreneurs relocate, impacting government revenue.

International Business Times UK

‘Hate has no place in US’: Indian-American Congressman condemns racist chants in Texas

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi took a firm stance against the disturbing rise of hate with his condemnation of the 'Go back to India' slogan chanted during a demonstration outside a Texas city hall. He declared that such divisive sentiments are unacceptable in the United States.

The Times of India

The Mercedes VLE Is A Brave Gamble. Will It Pay Off?

Mercedes' ultra-luxury van could crack Americans' van stigma. But that's only if they don't balk at the price.

InsideEVs

I Drove Mercedes' $130,000 Luxury Van. America Might Not Be Ready

Mercedes is trying to shake the van image by bringing its first 'Grand Limousine' to the United States. Will it work?

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55 Eerie Photos Of Abandoned Places And Forgotten Corners Of America By Brendon Burton

There’s something alluring about places that seem frozen in time. Empty houses and forgotten roads that whisper stories of the people who once passed through them. Photographer Brendon Burton has spent years documenting these overlooked corners of America, capturing images that feel both haunting and fascinating.

The Economic Times

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military commitments will depend on how quickly European allies assume greater responsibility for their own defence.

France 24

Obama opens Chicago presidential center, urges Americans to defend democracy

Former US president Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, calling for the defense of democracy in a star-studded event attended by three former presidents. “I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of how precious our democracy truly is,” Obama said, as Stevie Wonder closed…

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‘Such a breath of fresh air’: World Cup visitors are praising American hospitality across the country

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This latest ‘treaty of Versailles’ forgets history at its peril

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The signing of this placeholder peace deal puts the US president and his administration in an embarrassing position – and leaves the West with no more reassurance about Iran

Louder

“I was jolted back to life to watch America go to hell!”: What this Norwegian prog band did after their singer’s near-fatal onstage heart attack

Four years after he woke from a coma (to be told he’d soon be a dad), they’ve launched a concept album that explores the rise and fall of the USA – via Elvis. “When you deal with the apocalypse you should make it fun,” they say

The Independent UK

Trump officials removed more than 50 park exhibits because they ‘disparaged Americans’ by talking about slavery

DOJ says restoring the installations is ‘herculean and unmanageable’ after parks strip mentions of slavery, civil rights and climate change

The Economic Times

Vance criticizes Israel 'freakout' over Iran deal in interview

US Vice President JD Vance has criticized Israel's strong reaction to a recent agreement between the US and Iran. Vance described the Israeli response as a 'weird panic' and 'freakout'. He suggested this reaction stems from a lack of trust in the US. Vance stated that America has earned the…

The Guardian - UK

Trump thinks his freshly signed ceasefire deal is a victory. It is – for Iran

With sanctions-relief and a US promise to avoid further meddling, the conflict has been settled on Tehran’s terms, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Salon

The "Widow's Bay" curse is all-American

Apple TV’s timely hit is a metaphor for what happens when willful ignorance allows long-buried terrors to resurface

Reason

Americans Still Believe in the Founding—and Want Schools To Teach Capitalism

A new report found that 82 percent of Americans want the benefits of free markets taught in high school.

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