This is the time of Great Joy

In the face of challenges like the pandemic, climate change and racism, large numbers of Americans are reporting symptoms of anxiety, depression and exhaustion.

Things certainly feel bad, but focusing on doom-and-gloom stories often crowds out the more positive ones.

For instance, poverty has been drastically reduced thanks to the generous provisions of the American Rescue Plan.

The passage of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act has paved the way for the country to begin repairing its crumbling roadways, bridges and transit systems.

And the approval of vaccines for children and the announcement of...