The Enduring Promise of America
At 250 years old, the US remains a nation committed to freedom and prosperity.
‘USA is a slice of the continent… USA is the world’s greatest river valley fringed with mountains and hills. USA is a set of big-mouthed officials with too many bank accounts. USA is a lot of men buried in their uniforms in Arlington Cemetery. USA is the letters at the end of the address when you are away from home. But mostly USA is the speech of the people.’
From USA, by John Dos Passos, 1930.
The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary deeply divided and widely detested, a condition that long predated Donald Trump’s return to office. Americans’ pride in their country, at roughly 40 per cent, has dropped to a historic low, according to Gallup, although it remains considerably higher than in most European countries. This decline is most evident among younger, more educated Americans.
Pursuit of Happiness
The Rise of Latino America
In The Rise of Latino America, Hernandez & Kotkin argue that Latinos, who are projected to become America’s largest ethnic group, are a dynamic force shaping the nation’s demographic, economic, and cultural future. Far from being a marginalized group defined by oppression, Latinos are integral to America’s story. They drive economic growth, cultural evolution, and workforce vitality. Challenges, however, including poverty, educational disparities, and restrictive policies, threaten their upward mobility. Policymakers who wish to harness Latino potential to ensure national prosperity and resilience should adopt policies that prioritize affordability, safety, and economic opportunity over ideological constraints.
Spielberg’s Empty Hope
'Disclosure Day' should have been called 'Hope and Change,' or rather 'Change and Hope.'
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