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Summer camps remain a battleground over what it means to be American

Imagine tall trees across the lake, a calm breeze, children laughing in the distance, the scent of your old canvas tent – there’s no forgetting the sights, sounds, smells and feel of summer camp.

The Conversation · Jun 26

Don't Let the Country's Wet Blankets Ruin Independence Day

The country is battered, but it still offers freedom to live our lives.

Reason · Jun 26

Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them

A new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams

The Independent UK · Jun 25

A pet emergency can cost $8,000. For millions of Americans, that bill is now a ‘life and death’ decision

As emergency vet bills climb into the thousands, more Americans are making care decisions based on their bank balance—and turning to crowdfunding to cover the rest.

Fortune · Jun 22

Half of Americans Fall Into 'Conflicted Middle', Feeling Broke Despite Good Incomes

51% of Americans with good incomes are financially conflicted and just one bill from trouble. Explore the Edward Jones and Gallup study on financial stress and the 'conflicted middle' in the US.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

Half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from influencers who mostly aren’t medical professionals, Pew finds

As trust in medical institutions erodes, more older adults seek their information online in moms, coaches and entrepreneurs.

Fortune · Jun 18

How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen

New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year

The Independent UK · Jun 18

American Pride Levels Plunge Ahead of Nation's 250th Birthday: Poll

Only 51% of Americans say they are "extremely" or "very" proud to be American, according to a new poll. The figure is a steep decline from 82% who said the same in 2013.

International Business Times · Jun 17

Only half of people say they’re proud to be American as country celebrates 250th anniversary

The decline is most prominent among young adults, according to the Public Religion Research Institute

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Most American workers are checked out, and like ‘The Office,’ their bosses are the last to know

Michael Scott, the hapless regional manager at the center of the American version of “The Office” played by Steve Carell, believed he was the world’s best boss. He even had the mug to prove it.

The Conversation · Jun 17