STATE OF THE UNION

A shortie today. Most of my fellow bloggers are taking off the 4th and 5th. Not much news, so instead a few reflections on the nation, then and now

http://www.emptywheel.net/2013/07/04/happy-birthday-you-rebels

Happy Birthday, You Rebels!
Happy Birthday, You Rebels!

http://www.emptywheel.net/2013/07/04/the-union-imperfect
The Union Imperfect

http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2013/07/