The American Dream has always been a simple yet powerful promise: if you work hard and do right by others, you should have a fair shot at building a better life.

For generations, the Dream meant a steady job, a home you could afford, a family you could support, and — maybe most of all — a future that looked brighter than the past.

Americans are famously optimistic: we grow up dreaming of greatness, and we believe in a better world, a progressing society, and a brighter future for ourselves and our families.

But for many Americans today — especially young people — that promise feels increasingly out of reach.

Costs are rising. Wages are stagnant. The balance is off. And too often, the leaders claiming to speak for this generation are failing to listen, leaving us with more questions than answers.

People want to live in a nation that is affordable — but also one where mobility is possible, where opportunity is fair, where hard work and success are both encouraged and achievable.

Where the Dream is Real.