… As the United States celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, flags and armored tanks, here’s what you should know about nationalism, patriotism and foreign policy attitudes. … Some people use the word patriotism as shorthand for “love of country” — a subjective feeling of inclusion in a national group that […] Read more »
Trump and his advisers are probably wrong about what foreign policy Americans want
As President Trump weighs his options over how to respond to international events such as news out of Iran and North Korea, he’ll surely do so with an eye toward how his decisions will be received by the American public. But lest anyone think that the president has a feel […] Read more »
American Pride Hits New Low; Few Proud of Political System
As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, their pride in the U.S. has hit its lowest point since Gallup’s first measurement in 2001. While 70% of U.S. adults overall say they are proud to be Americans, this includes fewer than half (45%) who are “extremely” proud, marking […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: With 2020 in sight, 90 percent say voting is an act of patriotism
Vote – it’s your patriotic duty! That’s what almost all registered voters say, according to the latest Fox News Poll. CONT. Victoria Balara, Fox News Read more »
Who Says Foreign Policy Doesn’t Win Elections?
Rolling into the 2020 election, President Donald Trump is bound to tout his record on foreign policy as a resounding success. While he hasn’t built a wall and expensed it to Mexico, he has followed through on pledges to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement and the Paris climate accord, […] Read more »
71% Support Transgender People Serving in Military
As President Donald Trump’s ban on most transgender military servicemembers continues to face legal challenges, 71% of Americans support allowing openly transgender men and women to serve in the military. CONT. Justin McCarthy, Gallup Read more »