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The Declaration of Independence

07/03/2009 08:23 PM

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776 A DECLARATION

Four nations without the freedoms we cherish

07/02/2009 07:45 PM

It’s easy to make July 4 more about fireworks than freedom. But in many places around the world, the liberties we enjoy do not exist. It’s worth remembering the plight of citizens elsewhere who dream of freedoms now denied. Consider just four nations:

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Tim Goheen / McClatchy Newspapers (July 2, 2009)
07/02/2009 10:56 AM
Lee Judge / The Kansas City Star (July 2, 2009) For more cartoons.
07/02/2009 10:56 AM
Joel Pett / Lexington Herald-Leader (July 5, 2009)
07/01/2009 11:47 AM
Joel Pett / Lexington Herald-Leader (July 2, 2009)
07/01/2009 11:47 AM
Jim Morin / Miami Herald (July 1, 2009)
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Some free-roaming thoughts are just right for celebrating the 4th

Garvey Scott

Justin Sorg for midwest voices. Garvey Scott/The Kansas City Star

Ahh, the Fourth of July! I love the smell of fireworks in the morning; it smells like victory. Get prepared; we’re going to observe Colors at 0800, complete with a full rendition of the National Anthem followed by a few verses of America the Beautiful. I love the Fourth.

New Haven decision clear — except to four justices 07/03/2009 08:24 CDT GEORGE WILL COMMENTARY,
Crime against humanity: potato salad in a bucket 07/03/2009 08:24 CDT GARRISON KEILLOR COMMENTARY,
Some free-roaming thoughts are just right for celebrating the 4th 07/03/2009 08:24 CDT JUSTIN SORG MIDWEST VOICES,
Pro-Con: Are Honduran citizens resisting the coup? No 07/03/2009 08:24 CDT

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09:29 PM
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09:32 PM
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09:31 PM

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Power & Light tour yields mostly positive results 07/02/2009 06:54 CDT By YAEL T. ABOUHALKAH, The Kansas City Star

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Tim Goheen / McClatchy Newspapers (July 2, 2009)

Lee Judge / The Kansas City Star (July 2, 2009) For more cartoons.

Joel Pett / Lexington Herald-Leader (July 5, 2009)

Joel Pett / Lexington Herald-Leader (July 2, 2009)

Jim Morin / Miami Herald (July 1, 2009)

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Some free-roaming thoughts are just right for celebrating the 4th

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Younger drinking age could help reduce the number of binge incidents

Public school leaders have lots to learn, test results indicate

Safer flow of traffic onto highways is in the works

Spelling Bee champ: Thanks to all my supporters

Obama opens important dialogue

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