It’s the Fourth of July, but honestly, I’m not feeling that part of it. The part I am feeling is the community, the togetherness, the democratic spirit — all those things that go into cooking out on a national holiday.

And like many of you, I’m making the most of this three-day weekend. Instead of burgers and dogs, though, I’m going to be eating Jamaican jerk pork and stew peas. You don’t know what you’re missing!

Before you settle in for the fireworks, please think about showing your support of this humble newsletter. Day in and day out, I pay attention to the ugliness and report back with what I think. It ain’t easy, let me tell you. Some days are a slog. But duty calls. It’s gotta be done.

I just need a little help to keep going.

Thank you! –JS

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