Patriotism

A US Special Forces soldier at a remote village in the Arghandab District in Afghanistan

The Army Is Recruiting—Gen Z Just Isn’t Biting The Army Is Recruiting—Gen Z Just Isn’t Biting

After 20 years of losing wars, who can blame them?

Apr 20, 2023 / Nan Levinson

US flag waved at BLM celebration

Is There a Place for Patriotism on the Left? Is There a Place for Patriotism on the Left?

Michael Kazin argues that ones need patriotism to engage effectively in the democratic process, while Rafia Zakaria writes that “love of the flag” undermines commitments to interna...

Mar 4, 2022 / Editorial / Michael Kazin and Rafia Zakaria

Soldier

If You Want to Honor US Soldiers, Start by Questioning Our Military If You Want to Honor US Soldiers, Start by Questioning Our Military

A veteran looks back on the follies of the US military during his time in Afghanistan.

May 13, 2020 / Erik Edstrom

Trump and Navy

The US Government Has Sanitized War The US Government Has Sanitized War

We are reminded of our endless wars only when the government wants to invoke patriotism without criticism.

Feb 26, 2020 / William Astore

Gun Basics—and Other Lessons

Gun Basics—and Other Lessons Gun Basics—and Other Lessons

Getting along is a necessity when you know you’re likely to run into each other at the only gas station in town. But it’s also a frame of mind.

Jan 1, 2020 / All Politics Is Local / Karen Rothmyer

Aldean Country Concert

Country Music Is Also Mexican Music Country Music Is Also Mexican Music

The Department of Homeland Security recruits agents at country festivals, but the musical genre knows no borders.

Jan 3, 2019 / Ludwig Hurtado

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Letters From the November 6, 2017, Issue Letters From the November 6, 2017, Issue

Kneeling down, rising up… The wrong idol… False flag… Digital redistricting?… A worthy candidate… From the stacks…

Oct 19, 2017 / Letters / Our Readers

A rally to support Muslim Americans

Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia

And our communities are facing hate violence at levels that rival the aftermath of 9/11 as a consequence.

Sep 11, 2017 / Suman Raghunathan

Tom Tomorrow Cartoon

An Alien Invasion in the Age of Trump An Alien Invasion in the Age of Trump

If extraterrestrials came to devour humankind, you can bet Trump wouldn’t get fair coverage. 

Jul 25, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Travel ban protest

Patriotism in the Trump Era Patriotism in the Trump Era

For many Americans, the pursuit of happiness is getting harder every day. But in the growing movements demanding justice and equality for all, we see the hard work of patriotism fl...

Jul 5, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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