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#millennials
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I used to believe in the American dream. Then the police killed my son

Kelly Ghaisar taught her son to view police as protectors, unaware that her son, Bijan, would later need to navigate a frightening encounter with them.
Social justice
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Here's What It Would Take to Move from Lower to Middle Class. Could You Do It?

Being born into a stable, middle-class or upper-income family provides a powerful head start on the path to success—often in ways that go unnoticed. Children born into such households typically have access to better schools, safer neighborhoods, consistent medical and dental care, and enriching extracurricular activities from an early age.
Social justice
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger Admits He Moved to U.S. at Age 21 To 'Become Famous and Rich' After 'Falling in Love' With 'Glamour' of Hollywood

At age 10, I fell in love with America. That came from watching film rolls in school. I was blown away. They were about things like the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, and cars with huge fins driving on U.S. highways with six lanes on each side.
Digital life
#housing-market
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

The Housing Market Was Built for a Baby Boom. What Happens in a Baby Bust?

fromFortune
6 days ago
Real estate

Millennials are finally becoming homeowners at nearly 40-Gen Z may have to wait 2 more decades before unlocking the American Dream

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

The Housing Market Was Built for a Baby Boom. What Happens in a Baby Bust?

fromFortune
6 days ago
Real estate

Millennials are finally becoming homeowners at nearly 40-Gen Z may have to wait 2 more decades before unlocking the American Dream

fromLiterary Hub
1 week ago

Cheesecake

The arrival of the affluent into the city signified new opportunities for Art, who leveraged his first property investment to establish a burgeoning real estate business in midtown. Acquisition became his focus, uniquely placing him in a Manhattan landlord's ideal image.
Real estate
#immigration
New York Rangers
fromVulture
4 months ago

1923 Recap: For Worse or For Worse

Alex Dutton's journey reflects the challenges of immigrants faced with bureaucratic hurdles and personal sacrifices in pursuit of the American dream.
fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

Longtime Central Valley Resident Makes Difficult Decision To Voluntarily Leave U.S. | KQED

New York Rangers
fromVulture
4 months ago

1923 Recap: For Worse or For Worse

Alex Dutton's journey reflects the challenges of immigrants faced with bureaucratic hurdles and personal sacrifices in pursuit of the American dream.
fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

Longtime Central Valley Resident Makes Difficult Decision To Voluntarily Leave U.S. | KQED

from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

I'm 42, A 1st Generation Immigrant, And Have $4.4m Without An Inheritance

The Redditor is a 42-year-old first-generation immigrant who achieved a net worth of over $4 million purely through smart investing strategies and hard work.
Wearables
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Chef Boyardee's founder sold the brand for $6 million in 1946-Conagra has just sold it for $600 million to a private equity firm

The Chef Boyardee brand has grown from a $6 million sale in 1946 to a $600 million deal today, marking a 10,000% increase in value.
E-Commerce
#documentary
fromAeon
2 weeks ago

In California's farmlands, immigrant workers share their stories of toil and hope | Aeon Videos

Directed by Mexican American filmmaker Andrés Lira, Primero, Sueño is a stirring portrait of undocumented immigrant workers in California's agricultural industry, revealing their often invisible struggles.
philosophy
#homeownership
Retirement
fromAol
1 month ago

The New American Dream: This Is What Middle-Class Success Looks Like Now

Middle-class success now focuses on flexibility, health, and freedom instead of traditional milestones like homeownership and corporate jobs.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

How Much Do You Really Know About Home Loans? Most Homebuyers Are Still Getting These Basics Wrong

Homeownership remains a vital milestone for many in the U.S., but anxieties about affordability and understanding of the homebuying process hinder progress.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 months ago

Most people view homeownership as part of the American dream

Homeownership remains a significant aspect of the American dream for the majority of Americans despite generational differences and current market challenges.
fromSFGATE
6 months ago
SF real estate

The Cornerstone of the American Dream Is Still To Own a Home-and Many Think It's Achievable

fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
SF real estate

Michigan Retiree Becomes a First-Time Homeowner at 65 Through Housing Assistance Program

Retirement
fromAol
1 month ago

The New American Dream: This Is What Middle-Class Success Looks Like Now

Middle-class success now focuses on flexibility, health, and freedom instead of traditional milestones like homeownership and corporate jobs.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

How Much Do You Really Know About Home Loans? Most Homebuyers Are Still Getting These Basics Wrong

Homeownership remains a vital milestone for many in the U.S., but anxieties about affordability and understanding of the homebuying process hinder progress.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 months ago

Most people view homeownership as part of the American dream

Homeownership remains a significant aspect of the American dream for the majority of Americans despite generational differences and current market challenges.
fromSFGATE
6 months ago
SF real estate

The Cornerstone of the American Dream Is Still To Own a Home-and Many Think It's Achievable

fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
SF real estate

Michigan Retiree Becomes a First-Time Homeowner at 65 Through Housing Assistance Program

#private-equity
Podcast
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How private equity kills companies and communities

Private equity's influence extends beyond failing businesses, richly affecting everyday Americans.
Megan Greenwell's book offers a critical view on private equity's impact on various sectors.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How private equity kills companies and communities

Private equity's influence extends beyond failing businesses, richly affecting everyday Americans.
Megan Greenwell's book offers a critical view on private equity's impact on various sectors.
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Sustainable Alternative Lawns

Maintaining vast areas of monoculture turfgrass leads to significant environmental consequences, using one-third of residential water while contributing to pollution and health risks.
Alternative transportation
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Stories of Immigrants Who Started Businesses in Brooklyn

Brooklyn immigrants build successful businesses, transforming their struggles into thriving enterprises that become community signatures.
#resilience
#bob-dylan
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Bob Dylan appears to narrate trailer for new Machine Gun Kelly album

Bob Dylan narrates a trailer for Machine Gun Kelly's upcoming album, highlighting an unexpected collaboration in music.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Bob Dylan appears to narrate trailer for new Machine Gun Kelly album

Bob Dylan narrates a trailer for Machine Gun Kelly's upcoming album, highlighting an unexpected collaboration in music.
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

In 'Pu$h Thru,' Yvette Mayorga Examines Latinx Experience Through Rococo Maximalism

Yvette Mayorga's art reflects her Latinx identity while critically addressing themes of the American Dream through vibrant, confection-inspired works.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Suarez sees global potential as he leads NASCAR into Mexico

"It's very special. Honestly, it's very difficult to put into perspective for people. Only those who really know me very well understand how important and special this is for me."
Major League Baseball
Retirement
fromAol
1 month ago

The New American Dream: This Is What Middle-Class Success Looks Like Now

The modern American Dream focuses on flexibility, health, and financial stability rather than traditional markers of success like homeownership and corporate jobs.
Bootstrapping
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why Growing the Economy from the Bottom Up is America's Best Bet

America must choose between austerity and a path of economic empowerment for all.
Raising the Third aims to support the bottom one-third of Americans as stakeholders.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Danielle Teller - Forged: A Novel

"Forged by Danielle Teller is a gripping tale that navigates the complexities of poverty, ambition, and deception, revealing the human condition's most profound struggles."
San Francisco
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

What Casey Means and MAHA Want You to Fear

Grady Means epitomizes the American dream, emerging from modest beginnings to hold significant positions with the government and private sectors during pivotal historical moments.
Healthcare
#cost-of-living
US news
fromFast Company
4 months ago

More Americans want to leave the country and live overseas. Many say cost of living is the top reason why

Many Americans consider moving abroad for happiness; rising costs and disillusionment with the American Dream drive this sentiment.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Most Americans Can't Afford "Minimal Quality of Life" After Decades of Wage Stagnation, Research Finds

The cost of maintaining a dignified life in the US has doubled since 2001.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
France politics

A boomer couldn't retire on $1,428 a month in Social Security, so she moved to France for cheaper rent and a vibrant social life: 'Everything about living here is just better'

US news
fromFast Company
4 months ago

More Americans want to leave the country and live overseas. Many say cost of living is the top reason why

Many Americans consider moving abroad for happiness; rising costs and disillusionment with the American Dream drive this sentiment.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Most Americans Can't Afford "Minimal Quality of Life" After Decades of Wage Stagnation, Research Finds

The cost of maintaining a dignified life in the US has doubled since 2001.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
France politics

A boomer couldn't retire on $1,428 a month in Social Security, so she moved to France for cheaper rent and a vibrant social life: 'Everything about living here is just better'

#entrepreneurship
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills says she had to beg for a $500 credit card before she could start her beauty empire

Anastasia Soare's journey to success began with a $500 credit card and her pursuit of the American dream.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills says she had to beg for a $500 credit card before she could start her beauty empire

Anastasia Soare's journey to success began with a $500 credit card and her pursuit of the American dream.
#cultural-values
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The American Dream: Trump's Promise Meets Growing Doubt

The American Dream remains a debated concept, with half of Americans believing it's achievable despite rising skepticism.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The American Dream: Trump's Promise Meets Growing Doubt

The American Dream remains a debated concept, with half of Americans believing it's achievable despite rising skepticism.
#wealth-inequality
NYC politics
fromBig Think
2 months ago

A liberal critique of liberalism: What needs to change

The American dream struggles with affordability and upward mobility, as both cannot coexist in today's society.
#disillusionment
Business
fromtime.com
6 months ago

The Myth of Opportunity Has Broken America

Deep pessimism in American national narrative undermines belief in the American Dream.
Business
fromtime.com
6 months ago

The Myth of Opportunity Has Broken America

Deep pessimism in American national narrative undermines belief in the American Dream.
#leadership
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Beverly Hills' firebrand Iranian-Jewish mayor is laying down the law - and looking stylish doing it

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Beverly Hills' firebrand Iranian-Jewish mayor is laying down the law - and looking stylish doing it

SF music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Tracy Chapman Wants to Speak for Herself

Tracy Chapman resurfaces after years of silence, excited about her debut album's vinyl reissue and reflecting on her music's renewed relevance.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Tanya Sweeney: Our brand loyalty to 'Big Bro' America has remained strong - but suddenly, the land of the free doesn't look so alluring

Conor McGregor's comment reflects the enduring fascination of Ireland with America, often seen as a 'little brother' looking up to a bigger sibling.
US politics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Keys to Happiness According to the World Happiness Report

American happiness continues to decline as people chase material wealth rather than meaningful experiences and connections.
Wine
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The Story Behind The Oldest Wine Shop In The US - Tasting Table

Acker Wines has thrived for over 200 years, exemplifying business resilience through quality service, market adaptation, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
#financial-security
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Young People Want a New American Dream

Young people desire the American Dream, but 74% find it hard to achieve, prioritizing financial security and health over traditional milestones.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

America's age of cheap stuff may be coming to an end

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently declared that "access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American dream." Unfortunately, it's the whole shebang, or at least what it's become.
US politics
#david-lynch
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

David Lynch: the great American surrealist who made experimentalism mainstream

David Lynch uniquely revealed the duality of the American Dream, exploring both its safe and dangerous aspects through his surrealistic storytelling.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

David Lynch: the great American surrealist who made experimentalism mainstream

David Lynch uniquely revealed the duality of the American Dream, exploring both its safe and dangerous aspects through his surrealistic storytelling.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The American Dream is in crisis-but creativity could help

The evolving perception of the American Dream reflects a growing divide in aspirations and accessibility amid socio-political challenges.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Adrien Brody drew on his family's immigration story for his role in 'The Brutalist'

'The Brutalist' illustrates the complexities of the American dream through a refugee's journey, represented by Adrien Brody's character.
#congress
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Read the Full Transcript of President Trump's Speech to Congress

President Trump claims America is experiencing a significant resurgence under his leadership, highlighting achievements and renewed national pride.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Read President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress

President Trump asserts that the U.S. has regained momentum and pride, claiming remarkable achievements in just 43 days since his inauguration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

How to watch Trump's address to Congress. And, Canada retaliates against tariffs

Trump is set to deliver a significant address to Congress, focusing on national priorities and contesting Biden's policies.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Read the Full Transcript of President Trump's Speech to Congress

President Trump claims America is experiencing a significant resurgence under his leadership, highlighting achievements and renewed national pride.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Read President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress

President Trump asserts that the U.S. has regained momentum and pride, claiming remarkable achievements in just 43 days since his inauguration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

How to watch Trump's address to Congress. And, Canada retaliates against tariffs

Trump is set to deliver a significant address to Congress, focusing on national priorities and contesting Biden's policies.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Read the full transcript of President Trump's speech to Congress

Trump proclaimed a resurgence of American confidence and momentum in his address to Congress.
He emphasized the importance of the recent election victories and their positive impact on America.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar

The overwhelming majority of Oscar nominees reflect a preference for past or fantasy settings, revealing a cultural retreat from contemporary issues.
#kendrick-lamar
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Was Political Art, if You Knew Where to Look

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show blended cultural and political elements, turning it into transformative protest art for millions of viewers.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Was Political Art, if You Knew Where to Look

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show blended cultural and political elements, turning it into transformative protest art for millions of viewers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Ukraine just the latest Trump wheeze for Labour to try to defend and disown | John Crace

Trump's negotiating tactics during talks over Ukraine demonstrate a tendency to capitulate, giving away crucial strategic advantages rather than achieving a fair, balanced solution.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The Atlantic's March Cover Story: Yoni Appelbaum's "Stuck in Place," on Why Americans Stopped Moving Houses-And Why That's a Very Big Problem

Appelbaum explains why progressives are the ones standing in the way of reviving American mobility and restoring the American dream.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I moved from France to the US at 17 to pursue a successful career. I now realize there are downsides to American ambition.

I wouldn't have become who I am if I hadn't lived in the US. The ambition, drive, and hopefulness I saw in my peers continuously inspired me to dream big.
Writing
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump Walks Back Remark About Serving Three Times or Four Times' at Vegas Rally

Trump clarified his playful comment about serving multiple terms was a strategy to provoke the media.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

American Dream megamall flouts 17th century NJ blue laws - and officials aren't happy:' Deeply concerning'

"American Dream's disregard of the state statute is deeply concerning, and its violation gives American Dream Mall tenants an unfair advantage over all other Bergen County businesses lawfully complying with state law."
New York City
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Review: Don't let the run-time scare you off brilliant The Brutalist'

Corbet's film is a richly layered critique of the American Dream and the struggles of creative individuals in a corporate world.
History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
6 months ago

The Roots of U.S. Work Culture-and Why the American Dream Is So Difficult to Achieve Today

The American dream once promised success through hard work, but now effort alone does not guarantee survival for many.
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