The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country

As US Turns 250, 77% Say Founding Fathers Would Be Disappointed With Nation’s Direction: Gallup Poll

WASHINGTON, Jun 25: A large majority of Americans believe the nation’s founders would be disappointed with the current direction of the United States as the country approaches its...

Patriotism Declines as US Nears 250th Anniversary, Driven by Sharp Partisan Divide

A growing number of Americans are feeling less patriotic about their country as the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. According to a Public Religion Research Institute poll released last week, “Just half of Americans are extremely or very proud of being an American (51) or of America’s...

Fewer than half of Democrats proud to be US citizens: Survey

Fewer than half of Democrats are proud to be American citizens, according to a new poll released ahead of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary. In the NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, 45 percent of Democratic respondents said they are generally “very proud” or “proud” of being American. Fifty-five percent of Democrats in the poll said they are generally...

Rep. Abe Hamadeh: America First Has Never Meant America Alone

OPINION – written by Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) “America First” means putting the needs, priorities, security, and prosperity of the American people first and foremost. Every decision we make abroad should ultimately make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous at home. Because we are in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, we cannot achieve those goals []...Click to read more

People from around the globe share 15 signs that someone is obviously an American

An Italian told me that Americans walk confidently in the wrong direction. The post People from around the globe share 15 signs that someone is obviously an American appeared first on Upworthy.