What is the United States of America now? | Rebecca Solnit
Rebecca Solnit analyzes the multifaceted identity of the United States, noting it embodies contradictions of good and evil as it approaches its 250th anniversary. With a population of 340 million, including nearly 2 million prisoners, the U.S. is a nation constantly redefining itself amid historical complexities and impending demographic shifts. The future promises a non-white majority in coming decades.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 10:50 UTC
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