We asked 25 Americans how they feel about their country. Here’s what they said. ^31.7%

The Washington Post - By Joe Heim, Mariana Trujillo Valdes - 7/3/2026, 10:00 AM

Hasty Generalization 16.8% - Anecdotal 10.1% - Optimism Bias 9.1%

Nowhere does America celebrate itself more than on the National Mall, a narrow swath of green space bounded by monuments, memorials and museums that stretches from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. Also known as “America’s Front Yard” it is the destination for visitors from all over the country who want to experience and explore... more