The “dystopian portrait” that’s been painted of America is not accurate, @yairlapid argues. He reflects on what his travels to and through the U.S. have shown about the source of America’s success—and struggle. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/07/america-birthday-250-roadtrip/687877/?gift=yGKGqaI9BMfIDuch_TrGYVCTwAiGTu8N_kwdew6Ez8s&utm_source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social