by jpitney | Jul 4, 2021 | civic virtue, Patriotism
Arthur Brooks at The Atlantic: Nationalists may identify as patriots, and some people opposed to both ideologies might argue that they are equivalent. For national and individual well-being, though, distinguishing between them is important. Following Tocqueville and...
by jpitney | Mar 28, 2021 | Civil Rights, Democratic Primaries, First Amendment, Patriotism, Public Opinion
At The Liberal Patriot, Ruy Teixeira notes widely-held beliefs that pose challenges for progressive Democrats. Equality of opportunity is a fundamental American principle; equality of outcome is not. America is not perfect but it is good to be patriotic and proud of...
by jpitney | Jun 15, 2020 | Patriotism, Public Opinion
On the day after Flag Day, Gallup reports some disturbing news. Megan Brenan: American pride has continued its downward trajectory reaching the lowest point in the two decades of Gallup measurement. The new low comes at a time when the U.S. faces public health and...
by jpitney | Jun 14, 2020 | Patriotism
From the Library of Congress: Flag Day Celebrated June 14, 1777 Today is Flag Day! On May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14. Many Americans celebrate Flag Day by displaying the Red, White...
