As America marks its 250th anniversary, Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. offers a sobering reflection on the country's maturity. In his new book, Glaude examines how the nation has reckoned with its identity during previous milestone moments. His diagnosis: America has to grow up. He points to a nation deeply divided in purpose and soul, a fractured electorate struggling to find common ground. It's a challenge that goes beyond partisan politics—it's about whether the country can move past its fundamental contradictions and evolve.

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