As America approaches its 250th birthday, we celebrate the God-given rights, liberty, and self-government that define our nation. These short video clips remind us why America remains a beacon of hope. One Nation Under God — may we renew our commitment to the principles that make this the greatest nation on earth.

In a unanimous decision, Justice Serge Georges, Jr., writing for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, removed the proposed income tax cut from the November ballot. Citing a misleading summary by the Attorney General’s office, the ruling blocks voters from deciding on a measure that would have returned over $5 billion to Massachusetts families and businesses.