Harriet Hageman: “My solution also addresses parcels offered at auction that receive no bids: the nominating company pays the EOI fee.”

I am, in fact, optimistic that those festivities we’ve already enjoyed are currently inspiring a new sense of purpose in our national identity.

In Gallup’s 25-year patriotism survey, just 17 percent, or less than 1 in 5 American adults, reported that they were ‘very proud’ of being an American.

Food independence is a national security issue. We do not want to become food dependent on Mexico or Central America or bringing all of our food in from other countries.

I hope that by focusing on America’s 250th anniversary – and looking back over that history with honesty and accuracy — we will reverse these declines.