What Americans Say Is Wrong With America

People describe America’s problems: inflation, political ads, and a lack of community.

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What Americans Say Is Wrong With America

People describe America’s problems: inflation, political ads, and a lack of community.

In brief

People describe America’s problems: inflation, political ads, and a lack of community. Two-thirds of Americans believe the country is moving in the wrong direction due to inflation, political ads, and a lack of community. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.

Poll shows two-thirds of Americans feel country is wrong way

Two-thirds of Americans believe this country is moving in the wrong direction, the polls say.

Thomas Paine’s words on trying times

These are the times that try men’s souls, as Thomas Paine would say.

People don’t like hard work, want everything free

People don’t like hard work, want everything free

People don’t like to do hard work. That’s what’s wrong. Everyone wants everything for free.

Michael Paquette on inflation and respect

Michael Paquette says people don’t respect each other and want everything for free.

Michael Paquette on lawyer ads

Michael Paquette hates lawyer ads on TV because they make people act hurt after minor accidents.

Van Chim on inflation and side hustles

Van Chim waits in line for bubble tea in Chinatown.

Van Chim says inflation is not just Trump’s fault but CEOs who raise prices.

Van Chim on affordable housing

Van Chim says people without side hustles can’t get affordable housing in Chinatown.

Mr. Smiley spreads positivity

Mr. Smiley makes people happy on Washington Street.

Mr. Smiley spreads positivity by making people smile outside the MBTA station.

Mr. Smiley’s story of depression

Mr. Smiley became homeless after depression and now spreads love through smiles.

Erick Michael feeds pigeons

Erick Michael feeds the pigeons in Boston Common.

Erick Michael shares snacks with pigeons to lift his spirit.

Jay Miller on MAGA and government

Jay Miller prepares to drive a 1915 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost after the Boston Cup Classic Car Show in Boston Common.

Jay Miller says MAGA has caused the government to give up separation of powers.

Gary O. fills tank at gas station

Gary O. fills his tank at a Quincy gas station.

Gary O. fills his tank at a Quincy gas station and criticizes Trump’s policies.

Food bank line at Revival Chelsea

A woman who arrived at 6 a.m. to be first in line waits at Revival Chelsea for a box of fresh food.

A woman waits at Revival Chelsea for food boxes from 5 a.m. to noon.

The short version

Two-thirds of Americans believe the country is moving in the wrong direction due to inflation, political ads, and a lack of community.

Read the original on The Boston Globe

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