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Rutgers president: Our nation’s 250th birthday demands we ask: Is the American Dream still within reach?
Two different groups are planning events for the 250th anniversary of American independence. Here’s what we know about some of the upcoming festivities.
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What happenedRutgers President William F. Tate IV argues that the American Dream depends on real opportunity — and says the university is building the systems to make social mobility more than a slogan.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "The dispute over events for America’s 250th birthday, explained". The right frames it as "AMERICA’S 250th: “That’s the London Times. The view from the losing side.” I mean, they w...".
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Left / center-leftThe dispute over events for America’s 250th birthday, explained
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CenterRutgers president: Our nation’s 250th birthday demands we ask: Is the American Dream still within reach?
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Right / center-rightAMERICA’S 250th: “That’s the London Times. The view from the losing side.” I mean, they won’t even
The dispute over events for America’s 250th birthday, explained
Two different groups are planning events for the 250th anniversary of American independence. Here’s what we know about some of the upcoming festivities.
AMERICA’S 250th: “That’s the London Times. The view from the losing side.” I mean, they won’t even
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AMERICA’S 250th: “That’s the London Times. The view from the losing side.” I mean, they won’t even report on the civil war that’s starting up in their own country right now.
The Dispute Over Events for America’s 250th Birthday, Explained
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Two national groups, including one backed by President Trump, have planned an array of activities to celebrate the country’s semiquincentennial. States are also hosting many events.
Rutgers president: Our nation’s 250th birthday demands we ask: Is the American Dream still within reach?
Rutgers President William F. Tate IV argues that the American Dream depends on real opportunity — and says the university is building the systems to make social mobility more than a slogan.