A new poll reveals deep discontent among young Americans, with a majority expressing little to no pride in the country’s current direction. The survey, conducted by American University’s Sine Institute of Policy & Politics, found that seven in ten respondents aged 18 to 34 feel disconnected from national progress. The results highlight a generational divide in perceptions of national trajectory, raising questions about the future of civic engagement and political optimism. The findings were published recently, offering a snapshot of youth sentiment in an era of political and social upheaval.


A majority of young Americans don’t have pride in the direction of their country, a newly released poll suggests. In a survey conducted by American University's Sine Institute of Policy & Politics and published Tuesday, 70 percent of respondents — aged 18 to 34 — said they weren't proud of “where America is heading as...