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Happy Fourth of July, America. The Torch Flickers but Still Burns

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Lady Liberty takes America 250 to therapy and comes away with the only diagnosis that matters.

iPINIONS contends that America is tired, tested, and frayed, but not finished.

Lady Liberty reclines on a therapist’s couch, holding her torch and tablet, while a therapist takes notes. The caption reads, “So you’re saying the torch still works.”

Read my full take on Substack:
https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/happy-fourth-of-july-america-the

Anthony L. Hall

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