Trucks and supporters travel down Toronto’s Bloor Street during a demonstration in support of the “freedom convoy.”
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Does the flag unite Canadians, or confuse them as its symbolism is used to different ends and causes?
Americans have long differed over whether patriotism should be pushed in their nation’s schools.
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As debates over protests during the national anthem continue to rage, two scholars examine how legal and moral battles over the merits of patriotism in public schools have been playing out for years.
India’s tricolour (which actually has four colours) hides a complex subaltern history that originates with Mahatma Gandhi.
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As India celebrates its independence, the flag is on full display, but few people know about the complex origins of this ubiquitous national symbol.