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Polls Show Sharp Decline in American Patriotism Over Two Decades, Raising Questions About National Unity
The percentage of Americans saying they are 'extremely proud' to be American has fallen from 70% in 2004 to 33% in recent surveys, with the decline concentrated among Democratic identifiers.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Faces Backlash After Advising Residents to Set ACs at 78 Degrees During Heat Wave
The mayor's social media post suggesting thermostat settings during a historic heat wave drew millions of views and criticism calling the guidance communist.
Taylor Swift's Wedding Sparks Renewed Debate over America's Declining Marriage Rates
The pop star's traditional ceremony has reignited discussions about family formation policy as data shows fewer than half of American households are now headed by married couples.
Minnesota Brothers Lauded for Patriotism After Raising $60K for Veterans Group With Lemonade Stand
Noah, 11, and Cole Dingels have raised the funds over five years for Tee It Up for the Troops, which has distributed more than $19 million to veterans and their families since 2005.
Former Democrat Launches Republican Bid To Challenge 47-Year Blue Hold on Massachusetts District
Micah Jones, a former JFK Dem who left the party in 2016 over policing debates, is betting independents will back his candidacy against Seth Moulton's open seat.
Southern Poverty Law Center Leaders Allegedly Used Bank Accounts to Fund Extremist Payments
Federal prosecutors say former executives funneled $4.1 million to confidential informants embedded in far-right groups over nearly a decade.
Supreme Court Ruling Expands Political Parties' Fundraising Abilities Under Campaign Finance Law
The NRSC v. FEC decision allows unlimited coordinated spending between parties and candidates, reshaping the landscape of federal campaign finance.
Bosnian Americans in St. Louis Navigate Divided Loyalties as USA Faces Bosnia at 2026 World Cup
The city with the largest Bosnian population outside Bosnia faces an emotional matchup as its community roots for their homeland while living in their adopted country.
Why Is the World's Greatest Nation So Miserable at 250?
As America marks its semiquincentennial, public sentiment reflects deep unease about democracy's future and inequality despite historic strength.
Walz Post Calling SCOTUS Girls' Sports Ruling 'Cruel' Draws Online Backlash From Minnesota Conservatives
The Democratic governor's criticism of the 6-3 Supreme Court decision upholding biological sex requirements for women's sports sparked immediate conservative pushback on social media.