Marion McKeone: America today is in no mood for a birthday party

When reflecting on its 250th birthday, America’s democracy has never been in worse shape, writes Marion McKeone

America’s leaders are blithely ignoring the two biggest challenges that are hurtling down the tracks. Picture: iStock

Happy birthday America.

If you want to nitpick, there’s some question about whether or not today is, in fact, America’s 250th birthday.