I N HIS 2024 book The Age of Grievance , Frank Bruni argues that America is suffering from a cultural sickness. We are angry, acrimonious, and indignant, he observes, consumed by resentments and committed to retaliation. Plenty of empirical data supports Bruni’s assessment. A record high of adults—80 percent— believes that Americans are divided on the most important values. National pride, trust in government, and confidence in institutions are near record lows. The Princeton University