America in the balance: the fight for our history and future ^75.1%

MS NOW - 7/1/2026, 6:21 PM

Framing Effect 59.7% - False Dilemma 35.5% - Negativity Bias 33.1%

The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence comes at an inflection point for Americans. As we reflect on how to assess this moment, we’re facing questions about the very founding of the United States of America, too. Should we judge the nation’s first leaders by the standards of their day or ours? Should we... more