In the current (January/February 2010) Atlantic Monthly, James Fallows writes a thought-provoking essay, “How America Can Rise Again.” Upon returning to the U.S. after three years in China, Fallows reports that he is surprised with the widely held belief that America is in long-term decline. Yes, we have been here before, but it may be different this time.
COLUMN: In face of challenges, complacency could be dangerous
Thursday, February 11, 2010 | 12:01 a.m. CST
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