Americans Can't Even Agree on What Our Country Is
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / GettyWhile Americans grill burgers and hot dogs, enjoy a dip in the pool, and await the annual July Fourth fireworks display, I remain happily surprised that this day of communal patriotism is still widely accepted and generally celebrated. To be blunt, it feels like the country is coming apart at the seams and lacking some shared purpose.And I’m not alone in feeling this way. About two-thirds of Americans say the country is “more divided than usual.” To m