American Dream Endures After 250 Years, but Barely
A new analysis examines the state of the American Dream 250 years after the nation's founding, finding it still alive but severely strained by rising inequality, stagnant wages, and declining social mobility. The report highlights growing pessimism among younger generations about achieving traditional markers of success. This matters because the American Dream has long been a core national identity and its erosion could reshape political and economic expectations across the country.