Born to Run and the Decline of the American Dream
Bruce Springsteen’s breakout album embodied the lost ‘70s—the tense, political, working-class rejection of an increasingly unequal society.
American Dreams
Visions of a successful life in the U.S. and abroad
The Rise of a Colorado Cannabis Entrepreneur
How Wanda James, the first African American dispensary owner in the state, plans to tackle one of the fastest growing industries in America
Why the American Dream Will Never Die
Over the next two months, The Atlantic will explore many different visions of the American dream, in stories, videos, and photo essays.
Call for Submissions: What's Your Picture of the American Dream?
What does a successful life look like to Atlantic readers in the U.S. and abroad?
The American Dream: Personal Optimists, National Pessimists
A survey reveals a huge gap between Americans’ pessimism about the nation and their optimism about their own lives.
Why We're Still in Love With the American Dream
Even if middle-class ambitions are illusory, it sure helps to believe in them.
What Is the American Dream, Anyway?
Despite what some people think, it isn't to live a perfect life.