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“The imperialist U.S. really has its claws deep in the Philippines.” July 4th marks the day the Philippines gained its independence from the U.S. – a day the U.S. actually picked FOR them to mirror its own holiday. @denatakruri explains why Filipinos don’t quite celebrate that date as freedom...

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