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07/05/2026
Democracy requires civic engagement – and it can sometimes seem to be falling short. But the seeds of renewal are visible, from potluck dinners to youth programs.
America’s next 250? A revival of civic virtues might hold the key.
07/05/2026
An early Methodist church in Missouri that still worships in a nearly 140-year-old building is among slices of American history to be found along Route 66.
Honoring ‘small things’: How an 1800s Missouri chapel survives on Route 66
As celebrations for America’s 250th gear up, reenactors seek out artisans with mastery of historic garments. In Massachusetts, that includes turning to a tailor who got his start during the U.S. bicentennial and an immigrant tailor from Nepal.
Read the full story, “‘A tailor’s tale: How America’s 250th puts hand-stitched clothing in demand” by Kendra Nordin Beato, at https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0626/america-250-reenactors-uniforms-tailors.
Video: Jingnan Peng
Photos: Henry Cooke
Portrait of Oliver Hazard Perry: Rhode Island Historical Society
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07/03/2026
It’s been six months since the United States ousted Venezuela’s president in a military operation. Today, Venezuelans are torn over where the U.S. fits into the country’s earthquake recovery.
One US intervention and two earthquakes: Venezuela’s complicated path ahead
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