Fourth of July
Nobody Wants to See Your Cringey Fourth of July Celebrations
Skip the touching tribute to the American dream—and the lake house pics—on Instagram this weekend.
Welcome to Trump's Taxpayer Funded “Salute to America” (Just Don't Expect to See the Tanks)
“I was looking for the tanks, they were supposed to have tanks.”
There’s No Evidence Fireworks Kill Baby Animals
Every Fourth of July, an internet rumor claims that panicked animal parents abandon their young after fireworks displays. There’s no evidence to back this up.
The U.S. Government Made Fireworks Explosion Porn Just For You
Before setting off fireworks, please use your melon.
Watch a Bunch of Fireworks Displays Go Terribly, Terribly Wrong
Nothing says "America" like a loud, bright, senseless series of explosions likely to spiral into chaos at any moment.
Statue of Liberty Protester Could Face Up to a Year and a Half in Prison
After scaling the Statue of Liberty on the Fourth of July to protest Trump's immigration policies, Therese Patricia Okoumou was brought up on three misdemeanor charges.
How to Celebrate the 4th of July When America Is a Constant Disappointment
If you feel like patriotism is morally repulsive right now, you'd be correct.
25 Summer Recipes to Help You Salvage the Fourth of July
You can enjoy these grilled meats, easy salads, and summery desserts, even if you can't find any shreds of patriotic spirit.
Man Tries to Blow Up Wasp Nest with Fireworks, Destroys Garage Instead
In retrospect, a pest-infested garage may be better than no garage at all.
Two Standing Rock Activists on What Independence Day Means to Them Now
"I find the 4th of July ironic."
How to Chill and Grill This Fourth of July Without Hurting the Planet
The concerned citizen's guide to grilling-out on Independence Day.
How the Fourth of July Became a Sex Holiday
From the plethora of grilled meats to the sweaty possibility of sex under the fireworks, studies have shown that America's birthday turns people on.