Jul 4th, 2008 · What does "patriotism" mean to you? Day to Day listeners give their take, and Time columnist Peter Beinart talks about how the right and the left have some big philosophical differences about what patriotism means.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Acclaimed actor Jimmy Smits will host the 28th annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth on PBS this July 4th. But before his primetime duties, the actor stops by NPR to discuss his television career and why he's proud to be an American. Smits also discusses the possibility of his own run for public office.
Jul 1st, 2008 · Barack Obama's speech in Missouri on Monday was meant not only to defend his own patriotism but also to control the damage from comments retired Gen. Wesley Clark made about John McCain's military service.
Jun 30th, 2008 · Democrat Barack Obama says he won't question the patriotism of others during the presidential race, and blames his own "carelessness" for some criticism of him. The speech is part of an effort to reassure voters about his commitment to the country.
Jun 13th, 2008 · A 26-year-old Princeton alum offers his take on the reality of the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy, the struggle for unity in Iraq and whether one can be patriotic and disagree with the military. He will be taking questions and sending updates throughout the upcoming months.
Jun 6th, 2008 · Before the Celtics beat the Lakers last night in Game 1, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proposed a wager to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino: The winner of the NBA championships gets the other city's football team — betting the L.A. Avengers (from the Arena League) against the Patriots.
May 28th, 2008 · California still requires public employees to swear a patriotic oath that hasn't been updated since the 1950s. The pledge was designed to keep Communist influence out of government jobs. Now it's blocking decidedly innocuous job candidates, like Quakers and pacifists, from employment.
May 16th, 2008 · The Iraqi government has banned the distribution and public broadcast of a popular genre of war-like songs that praise the fighters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr. Supporters say the music is patriotic; the government says it incites terrorism.