What Does It Mean to Be an American? : Here & Now Anytime

Patriots in the U.S.A.

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What does it mean to be an American? : Here & Now Anytime

Being an American means something different to everyone. We hear from listeners across the U.S. on what patriotism means to them. And, ALS hasn't stopped John Driskell Hopkins from making or performing music. Hopkins — a founding member of the Zac Brown Band — explains why singing is like breathing. Then, this year's Poetry Out Loud winner, Isavel Mendoza, a high school senior from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, shares what he loves about performing a…

Democrats' Widening National Pride Gap: A Sign of Fading American Sentiment? - Real News Now

Recent data from Gallup show a concerning drop in national pride among Democrats, highlighting the potential corrosive effect of the party’s approach to national identity. Only 36% of Democrats voice ‘extreme’ or ‘very’ strong pride in their country, which may well be a chilling reflection of the party’s disillusionment with the core values of the American nation. This dramatic dip in national sentiment starkly contrasts feelings among Republica…

Patriotism among Americans reaches record low amid 'political and generational changes': Gallup

Patriotism in the United States has reached a record low, as fewer Americans than ever before consider themselves extremely or very proud of their country, with Democrats primarily responsible for this shift, according to a recent survey.  #Gallup #Republicans #Democrats #Patriotism

Patriotism Once United Americans. Now It Divides Us

A recent survey indicates Americans are more divided than united on what patriotism means. However, there are ways to change that.