Tag: Values

U.S. map shows national identity and patriotism.

Patriotism and Unity

The case for a both/and national identity

Matthew R. Petrusek · August 6, 2026 1:00 pm

Arrivals walking toward customs

My family came to join America, not change it

Samuel J. Abrams · August 4, 2026 3:00 pm

Naturalization ceremony US citizenship immigration

Patriotism and Unity

The naturalization oath should be our North Star

Luma Simms · August 3, 2026 11:00 am

The U.S. Capitol is seen from a street in Washington as heavy smoke from wildfires shrouds the atmosphere in June 2026.

Faith, Freedom, and Self-Reliance

Measuring the health of the American republic

J. Marc Wheat, Kevin Dayaratna · July 24, 2026 6:00 am

Col. John Nixon at the Pennsylvania State House sharing with the men, women and children — gathered to hear the announcement that the 13 colonies had declared themselves independent states (image public domain).

Recite the creed. Save the country

Sam Abrams · July 17, 2026 4:00 pm

America 250 Leftism Patriotism Fourth of July Socialism Democrats

As America celebrates 250 years, the Left sends its regrets

Hugo Gurdon · June 26, 2026 6:15 am

Civics Founding Fathers American history America 250 education

Faith, Freedom, and Self-Reliance

America at 250: The civic renewal people want

Hanna Skandera Grady · June 26, 2026 6:00 am

Many Hollywood celebrities now seek the president's death. They say so openly.

Community and Family

The movies that best capture the American spirit

Harry Khachatrian · June 17, 2026 6:00 am

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson moves the ball up court against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio.

Knicks’ championship MVP does it the right way

Guy Benson · June 15, 2026 2:00 pm

Statue of Liberty and New York City Skyline with Manhattan Financial District, Battery Park, Water of New York Harbor, World Trade Center, Empire State Building, Governors island and Blue Sky with Puffy Clouds.

Patriotism and Unity

Why I came to America, and why I stayed

Ian Haworth · June 15, 2026 6:00 am

Mahmoud Khalil carries a Palestinian flag during a rally celebrating his return from immigration detention, on June 22, 2025.

Of course we should be deporting America-hating noncitizens

David Harsanyi · May 1, 2026 2:00 pm

(Illustration by Thomas Fluharty for the Washington Examiner)

Not minding our manners: Signs of a coarsened culture are all around us

Peter Tonguette · September 5, 2025 5:15 am