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Pessimists have been saying America is going to hell for more than 200 years

  • Written by Maurizio Valsania, Professor of American History, Università di Torino
imageToday's genuine pessimism about America's future has very old roots. Aaron Foster/Getty

Pessimism looms large in America today. It’s not just because of Donald Trump, the vicar of fear and violence. It’s COVID-19, a faltering economy, the growing power of Russia and China, fires and climate change – you name it.

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