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'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation
By Calvin Woodward And Holly Ramer, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 6 min read
Across the United States, many Americans are celebrating their country's 250th birthday by closing their ears to all the partisan shouting. All the fingernails-on-chalkboard screeching out of Washington. All the clamor of social media agitprop.Instead, in varied ways, they are tuning into their o...
Key takeaway “We’ve just all got to find unity somewhere, whether that’s in laughter or perseverance, and keep everybody cool,” he said from the fireworks stand where he's doing a booming business as a side hustle.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
As Alamo Heights residents celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, they may find themselves reflecting on what makes their own community a unique part of the American fabric. Like Joe Fuqua-Bejarano, the auto technician from Topeka, Kansas, who emphasized resilience as a key aspect of American greatness, locals here may be thinking about the ways in which their city has persevered and thrived. The comments from Christina Zhou, the research assistant from Cambridge, Massachusetts, about focusing on local issues as a way to feel more in control, may also resonate with Alamo Heights residents who are engaged in their own community's affairs. As they watch fireworks or attend local events, they may be considering what aspects of their city's character and history make it a special place to live, and how those qualities contribute to the broader American story.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Across the United States, many Americans are celebrating their country's 250th birthday by closing their ears to all the partisan shouting. All the fingernails-on-chalkboard screeching out of Washington. All the clamor of social media agitprop.Instead, in varied ways, they are tuning into their o...
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