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American Dream 2024 Snapshot: The Health and State of the American Dream
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The American Dream continues to be alive and well in the hearts and minds of Americans. The national ethos of the American Dream is the country’s greatest unifying narrative, and it can propel progress and provide opportunities for all Americans.
The American Dream is Alive, But Doubts Looms This July 4th
This article was originally published in Fortune. The Declaration of Independence, adopted on this day 247 years ago, expressed inalienable rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Although the nation initially fell short of recognizing these rights...
American Dream 2023 Snapshot: The Health and State of the American Dream
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With the 2024 presidential election starting to take shape, America’s spiral toward further polarization and tribalism seems poised to continue.
American Dream 2022 Snapshot: The Health and State of the American Dream
Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. Key Findings As in previous years most Americans, regardless of race, income, or education, believe that they haveeither achieved the American Dream or are on their way to achieving it. And the trend shows that fewerpeople...
The Only Culture War That Truly Matters
This article was originally published in Real Clear Politics The term “culture war” has been a staple of American politics and public debates for decades, the latest iterations framed by the likes of abortion, marriage equality, and climate change. However, such...
Afghan Refugees, the American Dream Awaits You
This article was originally published on realclearpolitics.com What should the Afghan refugees on our shores look for in America? Did they escape a failed state and come to the United States only to find the promise of the American Dream to be...
American Dream 2021 Snapshot: How Americans view the American Dream and Economic Mobility
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.Most Americans regard living better and fuller lives—rather...
In 2020, I became a proud American citizen. Native critics don’t know how good they have it.
In today’s America it almost feels subversive to be proud of becoming — or being — a U.S. citizen. This article was originally published on USA Today. I closed out 2020 with one of the best moments in my life. On Dec. 8, I became a...
Who Is Proud To Be An American?
Regardless of political ideology, religion, race/ethnicity, gender, age, education level, or income, most Americans are proud to be American.
Our Best Bet for Unity: Coalescing Around the American Dream
At its core, the American Dream is the vision statement for the United States. Its most common definition…
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