Democrats Must Reclaim Patriotism — Loudly and Proudly
A note from our Chair, Keith Mestrich: It’s time for Democrats to stop ceding the flag. Patriotism is not the property of any one party — but in today’s America, it’s Democrats who most consistently live out its meaning. We should say that, clearly and proudly. True patriotism isn’t performative. It’s not about waving flags bigger than your neighbor’s or chanting “USA!” louder. It’s about showing up for one another, defending the rule of law, protecting democracy, expanding rights, and striving — always — toward a more perfect union. Those are the values embedded in our founding documents. And those are...