We need "America the Beautiful," just like every other country needs an anthem, to evoke a sense of collective belonging and ...

America the Beautiful” by Katharine Lee Bates is as much critique as celebration, writes documentary filmmaker. While Bates’ ...

Arriving like a balm for a country riven by disunion, “America Again,” Lara Downes’s new solo piano album, casts a wide net in search of the elusive yet distinctive American spirit. The ...