New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) called on Americans to confront the nation’s flaws rather than ignore them on the eve of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, framing “righteous dissent” as core to the country’s founding ideals. “This will be no ordinary day of celebration,” he said. “Two hundred fifty years presents a…
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Mamdani addresses America’s 250th: ‘Patriotism is every act of righteous dissent’
The Hill
July 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) called on Americans to confront the nation’s flaws rather than ignore them on the eve of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, framing “righteous dissent” as core to the country’s founding ideals. “This will be no ordinary day of celebration,” he said. “Two hundred fifty years presents a…