What does it mean to be American in 2020?

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. 👇