How Patriotism Feels for Immigrants Today There was a time when I saw the Fourth of July as fireworks, grilled food, and the hum of freedom in the background. I grew up with the promise of “liberty and justice for all” drilled into my head—like many of us did. I believed in the ideals. The symbols. The songs. Even the flag. But something changed. Or maybe it was always there, and I just started noticing.

Criticism isn’t hate. Patriotism isn’t performance. Wanting justice for all means holding the country accountable to its promises.

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