United KingdomThis article explores the changing perception of the 'American Dream' over 250 years, using personal stories and surveys to illustrate growing concerns about economic inequality and opportunity. Abdi Nor Iftin, a Somali immigrant who became a U.S. citizen, now faces financial instability after losing his job and health insurance. Meanwhile, young actors like Luke Mullen are leaving the U.S. due to limited opportunities. Surveys show that only a third of Americans believe the American Dream is still achievable, with many feeling the country's best days are behind it. The piece highlights historical and contemporary challenges to the Dream, noting that it has never fully included marginalized groups such as Native Americans, enslaved people, and women.
Procjena pristranosti (Lijevo): The article frames the decline of the American Dream as a result of wealth consolidation and systemic inequality, emphasizing perspectives from immigrants and young professionals facing economic hardship. It references polls showing declining public confidence in the Dream and ties these trends to a
