What Does the American Dream Mean to You? Newsweek Readers Respond
Newsweek's Dare to Dream project asked readers what the American Dream means to them. Their answers were personal and divided.
Newsweek's American Dream Index evaluates all U.S. ZIP codes based on six pillars of opportunity. Results reveal that North Dakota, Utah and Minnesota lead the nation, while expensive housing in some wealthy metropolitan areas drags down scores. Newsweek asked its readers what the American Dream means to them and whether it's alive or dead. Responses vary widely, with some claiming the dream has already been fulfilled and others asserting it's dying due to disparities in wealth and opportunity.
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