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Ridgewood NJ, June 14th is Flag day .Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, a time when Americans reflect on the foundations of the nation’s freedom. The flag of the United States represents freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the nation, reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice, and observe the nation’s unity.
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New York NY, in a historic verdict, a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 counts related to falsifying business records in the hush-money trial against him. This decision marks Trump as the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.
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President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, as the nation approached its third year of bloody civil war. The proclamation declared “that all persons held as slaves” within the rebellious states “are, and henceforward shall be free.”
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Bad news, Freedom House, a Washington-based independent research group, shows that Internet freedom diminished in the world for eight years in a row. Interestingly, three post-Soviet countries (Estonia and Georgia) made it into the top ten. Unfortunately, governments around the world, no matter if it is a democracy or dictatorship, are increasingly using technology as a tool for manipulating elections or their citizen’s beliefs.
Continue reading Which countries are attacking the freedom of the Internet?
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Hudson County NJ, The Hispanic Republicans of North Jersey, New Jersey’s leading Hispanic Republican organization, issued a statement urging every American to stand with the people of Cuba for freedom from the socialist regime which has impoverished and oppressed the island nation for decades.
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Ridgewood NJ, here are some of the events planned for July 4th in Bergen County. The Ridgewood blog will attempt to update events as we are made aware of changes and additions :
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.
Continue reading Independence Day Festivities Around Bergen County
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Ridgewood NJ, Despite all the criticism by media, education and politicians capitalism has endured in recent years, American voters still overwhelmingly prefer it to socialism.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that only 18% of Likely U.S. Voters say socialism is a better system than capitalism. More than three times as many voters (65%) say capitalism is better. Seventeen percent (17%) are not sure.
Getting the keys to your very own RV unlocks the freedom to embrace spontaneity. Heading for the open road is an exciting prospect when most of our life is taken up by work and never-ending jobs. Owning an RV means that you always have somewhere to stay wherever those wheels take you. But to enjoy that freedom there are many practical things you need to be aware of before embarking on a road trip.
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“The fact that it is in question should be enough to raise red flags. What have Cuomo or Murphy been successful at. They quarantined HEALTHY people. Our numbers are still high, it didn’t work! The power needs to be taken away from both of these men. People need to take care of themselves, I am a healthy American citizen who is being forced not to worship, not to work, to wear a mask, my freedom has been taken from me. by men who are not scientists, not a doctors, no medical expertise at all. Murphy is making decisions for me based on his beliefs. I am not okay with an unqualified person telling me what is right for me.”
March 16, 2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, has invited all 214 parishes of the Archdiocese to ring their bells on the morning of Sunday, March 19 in opposition to the incredible fear that is being generated worldwide toward immigrants and refugees.
The Archdiocese is participating in the international Joy of Bells initiative, an effort by people of faith throughout the world to protest against anti-immigrant sentiment. Cardinal Tobin learned about the effort recently from former President of Ireland Mary McAleese, one of its organizers.
In writing to pastors in the Archdiocese about Newark’s participation, Cardinal Tobin stated: “It actually is fitting that March 19 is chosen as the day for this event, since traditionally the Catholic Church observes the Feast of St. Joseph on that day. As we all know, St. Joseph, in whom was entrusted the care of Jesus and his mother, Mary, understood first-hand the trials and terrors of being a refugee and emigrant, forced from his own land by people wishing to do the Holy Family harm.”
Many have also noted that the Joy of Bells also occurs during the weekend of the celebration of the Feast of St. Patrick, who was an immigrant to Ireland, first as a slave, and then as a missionary.
Parishes are free to choose at what time they will join in the demonstration of solidarity with people of faith throughout the world in the Joy of Bells, so long as the ringing occurs during the morning of March 19. The bells of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the mother Church of the Archdiocese, will peal at 10:15 a.m.
The Cardinal ended his letter to pastors with this entreaty: “Let your bells join those in England and Ireland, the Vatican and Canada, Thailand and countless other countries, cities, towns and villages to help people overcome isolation and hatred throughout the world.”
BY KATE IRBY
kirby@mcclatchy.com
With costly healthcare, a stereotype of obesity and a culture of creatively fatty foods, “healthy” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you think of the United States.
But according to the Legatum Prosperity Index’s findings for 2015, the U.S. is the healthiest country in the world. However, when it comes to freedom, an ideal most Americans pride themselves on, the U.S. falls to 15.
So what’s the country with the most personal freedom? Canada, followed by New Zealand, Norway, Luxembourg and Iceland.
Read more here: https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/world/article105618381.html#storylink=cpy
