The “American Dream” — the idea that anyone can succeed with hard work — is still alive, but it’s gotten a makeover. For some, it’s owning a home with a white picket fence. For others, it’s going viral on TikTok or starting a podcast that pays the rent.
Real talk though: the Dream’s not equally accessible to everyone. Inequality, student loans, systemic issues — they’ve made it harder for some folks to “make it.” But that hopeful spirit? That belief in second chances and fresh starts? It’s still baked into the culture.
