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Patriotism

Americans Are Patriotic. Why Aren’t Our Politicians?

The left rejects it altogether, and the right offers a twisted version of it. Voters may flock to whichever party embraces simple love of country.

August 11, 2026

Ruy Teixeira and Karlyn Bowman

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