Tag: Patriotism

Travel, Politics and the U.S. Flag

Travel, Politics and the U.S. Flag Photo by debaird via Flickr (Creative Commons)
Photo by debaird via Flickr (Creative Commons)

Timothy Egan has noticed something during his recent travels in the U.S.: “a surfeit of American flags.” In his story in the New York Times, he takes a shot at explaining the abundance of Stars and Stripes.

For a look at how the flag flies outside the U.S., check out our American Flag in a Shrinking Planet slideshow.


Anthem Soul

James Brown tunes seep through walls in a Syrian hotel. Rolf Potts listens in and finds new meaning in "Sex Machine."

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