A new survey by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) indicates declining American pride, reduced religious unity, and waning belief in the American Dream. The data shows that only 51% of Americans express extreme or very strong pride in being American, compared to 82% in 2013. There is a significant divide between Democrats and Republicans regarding what constitutes national identity, with Republicans placing more emphasis on birthplace, belief in God, and Christianity. Younger Americans (ages 18–29) show a marked decline in belief in the American Dream, dropping from 50% in 2024 to 3
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- study PRRI American Identity Survey
