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Why Polls Show Record Unhappiness in the US

‘The overall pace and the disconnect between blessings and how people are experiencing them are grossly out of balance,’ one expert said.
Why Polls Show Record Unhappiness in the US
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Mark Gilman
Mark Gilman
4/12/2024|Updated: 4/12/2024
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Listening to angry podcasters, political debates, or watching divisive social media video posts might give the impression that people in the United States are just unhappy. But according to the latest Gallup 2024 World Happiness Report, this is not just an impression; it’s reality.
In the poll, the United States hit an all-time low in happiness, failing to make the top 20 for the first time in the report’s history. Last year, the United States finished 15th on the list, but fell to 23rd this year. 
Mark Gilman
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Mark Gilman is a media veteran, having written for a number of national publications and for 18 years served as radio talk show host. The Navy veteran has also been involved in handling communications for numerous political campaigns and as a spokesman for large tech and communications companies.
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