# Holding America to Its Better Self | Montpelier News

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Podcast: [Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987)
Published: 2026-07-02T21:42:59+00:00
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The United Church of Northfield is urging Americans to pause and reflect on the nation’s birthday—not with celebration alone, but with accountability. They’re calling out systemic failures, from the suffering in Gaza and Venezuela to the marginalization of migrants and LGBTQ+ communities in the U.S., while honoring America’s founding ideals of love and justice. Acknowledging the country’s long history of injustice—from Native displacement to slavery to ongoing racism—they affirm their love for this nation while insisting true belonging is still unattainable for many. The church insists America must fully embrace all its people to become the “more perfect union” it claims to be, and they’re inviting others to join them in this honest, hopeful critique—seeing the freedom to challenge what we love as a uniquely American virtue. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/78e85a7f1a656d82

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