Opinion: America turns 250, but its democratic ideals remain under threat

An opinion piece marking the 250th anniversary of American independence warns that the founding ideals of US democracy remain under threat. The author notes the global scale of the celebrations — including fireworks in Japan and the Eiffel Tower lit up in France — but argues that festivities alone cannot safeguard democratic institutions. The piece calls for renewed commitment to the principles underpinning American governance.

More on this topic

🌍 World Venezuela's interim government and opposition begin formal talks on new elections The Guardian World · 14d ago 🌍 World Chris Hedges: 250 years of US independence – democracy's promise and failures Al Jazeera · 24d ago 🌍 World Ignatius on America at 250: "We elect terrible leaders but we survive them" Bankier.pl · 25d ago

More on this topic

🌍 World Venezuela's interim government and opposition begin formal talks on new elections The Guardian World · 14d ago 🌍 World Chris Hedges: 250 years of US independence – democracy's promise and failures Al Jazeera · 24d ago 🌍 World Ignatius on America at 250: "We elect terrible leaders but we survive them" Bankier.pl · 25d ago