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American Dream
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How the American Dream Went From Meaning Equality to Meaning Capitalism
Literary scholar Sarah Churchwell discusses the shifting meanings of "America first" and "the American dream."
Who’s to Blame for Rising Deficits?
Two recently passed pieces of legislation are driving big near-term deficit spikes.
How to Give American Workers Fair Wages
The labor market has changed over the last 40 years. It's time for labor laws and institutions to follow suit.
These Three Maps Show Where Poverty Is Worst in America
Twenty-four states saw their poverty rate decline in 2016.
A New Census Bureau Report Shows the Economy Is (Mostly) Getting Better
The economy continues its long recovery from the Great Recession.
One Top Economist Weighs in on How We Can Bring Back the American Dream
Richard Reeves says we need to expand our scrutiny of inequality beyond the top 1 percent.
Economic Mobility Is Fading—and So Is the American Dream
A conversation with Robert Manduca, one of the authors of the economic mobility study making waves this week.
