On the 250th anniversary of America, there is cause for a lot of celebration—and a little concern too. But, now more than ever, we should keep the glass half-full.
We are incredibly fortunate to be Americans. As a lifelong Mainer, hardly the epicenter of American society, I count myself blessed for the economic opportunities that hardworking people can still find to get ahead. Despite our socioeconomic challenges in a changing world, the U.S. economy is still the standard for the rest of the globe. While other countries face political instability, civic unrest, and double-digit unemployment rates, our economy continues to innovate and grow. There are nearly eight million open jobs in the United States—a testament to entrepreneurship and business dynamism.
