A look at how Americans differ in defining their national identity. A distinctly Latino post of the American Legion. And the pandemic’s impact on plastic pollution and efforts to reduce consumption.

• Survey Reveals Racial, Partisan Divides on American Identity, Political Violence and Guns
• Latino Veterans Charter American Legion Post 939 to Build Community
• ‘Begin Again’ Book Revisits James Baldwin’s Body of Work
• It’s ‘Plastic Free July.’ Who’s Up for the Challenge?