A Turbulent U.s. This July 4, But Many See Cause To Celebrate

Bobby Caina Calvan / AP, Time
Mon, 07/04/2022 - 1:51am

Independence Day arrives at a time when the United States is roiled by hearings over the Jan. 6 insurrection, awash in turmoil over high court rulings on abortion and guns and struggling to maintain the common bonds that keep it together. Yet many also see cause to celebrate: The pandemic continues to be on the wane and, despite its faults, America’s democracy survives. “I think many of us are feeling conflicted about celebrating 4th of July right now,” obstacle race champion and attorney Amelia Boone tweeted as the week gave way to the long holiday weekend. In her eyes patriotism is also about fighting for change, she said, adding, “I’m not giving up on the US.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] That sentiment is no doubt shared by millions who on Monday will be celebrating the nation’s 246th birthday and anniversary of independence from English rule. Read more: Juneteenth’s Vision of Freedom Expresses American Values Better Than the Fourth of July’s It’s a day for taking off work, flocking to parades, devouring hot dogs and burgers at backyard barbecues and gathering under a canopy of stars and exploding fireworks — in many cases for the first time in three years amid easing coronavirus precautions. Baltimore, for one, is resuming its Independence Day celebrations after a two-year hiatus, to the delight of residents like Steven Williams. “I used to actually be up there every year.

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