The Horrifying Lessons of 250 Years of American History ^45.5%

The Intercept - By Nick Turse - 7/4/2026, 9:44 AM

Negativity Bias 56.3% - Biased Writer Voice 29.4% - Appeal to Emotion 28%

In his typical understated fashion, President Donald Trump has billed his Fourth of July rally in Washington, D.C., as the culmination of the “most unforgettable birthday party any country has ever seen.” It’s hard to argue any different. From brutal bloodsport on the White House lawn to the great emptiness of the “Great American State... more