On July 4 eve, Reflecting Pool holds a cloudy mirror to a polarized America
As I approach the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the barrier to an up-close view of its now-infamous, algae-infested water is readily apparent. A chain-link fence lines the pool’s perimeter, with eight National Guardsmen clustered near one corner. On the fence, a sign conveys an alarming message: “Danger: Explosives.” That’s in anticipation of the July 4 … Read more