DAYTON, OH, US — For 250 years, the story of America has been told in song — through moments of hardship and triumph alike. For its summer 2026 edition titled “We Declare: America at 250,” editors of University of Dayton Magazine asked community members for songs that embody the spirit of the Declaration of Independence.…
This issue of Dædalus examines what democratic citizenship requires as the United States marks its 250th anniversary. Its essays assess the health of political institutions, civic participation, public information, education, and the relationships that allow people to work across differences. For Res Creativa readers, the collection is especially valuable for its attention to civic culture:…