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Economic anxiety can reshape America for the better, the right says

By Bria Felicien
Aug 15, 2018

1. How economic anxiety could help reshape America for the better

From The Guardian: "Today's economic uncertainty and struggle can motivate people to change their allegiances and sensibilities, and make 'pie-in-the-sky' solutions seem more attainable."

2. New York City's booming economy is bad news for the far left

From New York Post: "Mother always said it's not nice to laugh while others cry, but there are exceptions. One is on display now in New York."

3. Pence: The evidence is clear: America is back

From Des Moines Register: "Vice President Mike Pence says the president is focused on making trade deals that benefit American farmers."

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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