My American Dream has a number, 4.92. No, it’s not the interest rate I got when I bought my house or my car, and it’s not a 50-meter dash record, or anything else. I will tell you the story of that number shortly, but before that, it’s important to understand what the...
This article was originally published on The Orange County Register. With the 2020 election now (mostly) in the rearview mirror, one outcome stands out as uniquely bittersweet. This cycle, California voters approved the much-discussed Proposition 22—which...
The contentious presidential campaign and other events in 2020 have thrown us back to the drawing board, so to speak, by rekindling an ideological battle between different systems like capitalism and socialism. Even though some people (usually of the “very online”...
Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. Key Findings Most Americans, regardless of race, income, or education believe that they have either achieved the American Dream or are on their way to achieving it. The Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected Americans’...
This article was originally published on Merion West. In theory, the shutdowns, restrictions, and need for social distancing resulting from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered many Americans an opportunity to pursue new or neglected aspirations, such as...
Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. Key Findings A key structural issue affecting inequality and social mobility is the skills gap. Skills are multiple in nature and can be shaped by families and other influences, not only schools. Families are the primary...