What does it mean to be American in 2020?

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The Short List   Saturday, July 4 Happy Fourth of July, Short List readers! 🇺🇸 The vibe of this year's Fourth of July is undeniably different than years past. For many, it's a difficult time to celebrate America.  As the coronavirus pandemic rages worldwide and civil unrest embroils the nation after the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police, my colleague Alia Dastagir wrote a powerful story analyzing the question: What does it mean to be American in 2020? We'll dive into that and more in today's Short List. 👇 It's a tough time to celebrate America, many say this year This Fourth of July, American pride is at a 20-year low. Anti-racism protests and the pandemic have created divisions around national identity. USA TODAY poll: In its moment of reckoning, is US... How to safely celebrate 4th of July during a pandemic Paleologos on the Poll: The politics of July 4th Here's your Fourth of July weather forecast CDC urges Americans to socially distance for July 4th Grilling your burgers wrong could kill you Fourth of July fireworks and TV specials guide A 'penumbral' lunar eclipse is coming this weekend. 7 Fourth of July celebration ideas during a pandemic Start your day with the 5 Things podcast: Five news stories. Less than five minutes. Free to subscribe.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102