On this Independence Day, the patriotism of Americans is continuing to waver, but the United States remains the greatest nation on Earth. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 41% of U.S. adults say they are “extremely proud” to be an American, while 26% say they are “very proud.” This combined share of Americans with […]
Two hundred forty-eight years ago, American independence was proclaimed. Today, the America First Policy Institute is following the tradition of our Founding Fathers and igniting the spirit of the Revolution in the minds and hearts of modern Americans. Unfortunately, under the current administration, we’ve seen a shift away from traditional American values. From removing the […]
The American dream has been woven into countless narratives throughout my life, shaped by the inspiring stories shared by my family members and friends who came to the United States in search of a better life. This Independence Day, it might be tempting to think this dream is now elusive as division and discouragement spread across […]
If you grew up in America prior to 2020, you might have gone through life with the vague assumption you had certain inalienable rights such as the right to pursue an education or work a job, have friends over for a party, or speak freely in our digital town squares. Granted, there were always obvious […]
ACCIDENT, Maryland — By noon on the Fourth of July, families and their children in this Garrett County town will have just finished the annual fireman’s parade that will stretch all the way down Main Street and be filled with local bands, floats, fire equipment and plenty of red, white, and blue regalia. This town […]
The Chinese are often skillful manipulators of the European Union, leveraging trade to gain European political acquiescence to China on issues such as Taiwan, human rights, and intellectual property theft. With Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban now holding the rotating EU Council presidency, China’s closest European ally will set the high-level EU policy schedules for […]
Boil water advisories were issued for Washington, D.C., and Arlington County, Va., late Wednesday. The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority issued the advisory for every one of its customers in the district, as well the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and Reagan National Airport, it said in a release. It called it a “precautionary...
The United States is at war with Russia and China, and President Biden must recognize this and develop a strategy to win, while also ensuring that our allies are willing to contribute to the fight.
Former President Trump and his top foreign policy advisers are putting Chinese President Xi Jinping on notice, threatening to enact a more aggressive U.S. policy toward China as Trump looks increasingly likely to return to the White House. There’s bipartisan support in Washington for a tough U.S. approach to China, but Trump’s former top officials,...