Happy birthday, America! We know you’re going through a hard time—our prayer for you is that your people will learn to love one another, to challenge each other rather than fight, lift up rather than push down, and pursue what is right above self-interest. You don’t look your best this Independence Day, but we know that there are better days ahead, and hope you’ll be shining again soon.
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Featured art by shishio* (reprinted w/permission)
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We’re working on it! Admittedly, it’s taking a lot longer than I’d hope, but it’s too early to throw in the towel!