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Hope Lost in America? Not If We Cultivate Patriotism Together
This article was originally published in DC Journal. Hope is essential for a thriving society, yet only half of Americans are hopeful for the nation’s future. To address this challenge, we must cultivate a shared patriotic spirit that rises above divisive politics....![The Psyche That Unites Americans Is Deeper Than the Politics Dividing Us](https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hawk-flies-near-us-flag.webp)
The Psyche That Unites Americans Is Deeper Than the Politics Dividing Us
This article was originally published in Newsweek. Political polarization has become a fixture of American society. While stoking outrage and division may benefit certain media outlets and political agendas, it obstructs our ability to thrive as individuals and come...![A Recipe to Revive the American Dream in 2024](https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/america_dream-1080x675.webp)
A Recipe to Revive the American Dream in 2024
This article was originally published in the Los Angeles Daily News. If you read the news, you’ve probably noticed “bad vibes” surrounding the American Dream. From opinion polls to best-selling books and beloved comic books, the consensus says...![America’s Hopelessness Crisis May Have Less To Do With the Economy and More To Do With Gen Z’s Mental Health, New Survey Shows](https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mental_health3-1080x675.webp)
America’s Hopelessness Crisis May Have Less To Do With the Economy and More To Do With Gen Z’s Mental Health, New Survey Shows
This article was originally published in Fortune Magazine. Americans have a long reputation for being hopeful. The United States is often characterized by its can-do attitude and the pursuit of the American Dream–the idea that motivated individuals have the freedom to...![The American Dream is alive in North Dakota](https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/john_bitzan.jpg)