Amna Nawaz
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America's 'rose' and 'thorn' as it turns 250
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July 17, 2026
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4:25Now PlayingAs America celebrates its 250th anniversary, most Americans say the nation has drifted from its founding ideals, according to a recent PBS News/NPR/Marist poll,
How are people feeling right now? PBS News' Digital Anchor Deema Zein asked some attendees of the recent 2026 Aspen IDEAS festival about the country's "roses" and "thorns." Here's what they said.
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