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Is the American Dream dead?

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Editor’s note: This article kicks off our collaboration with Point Taken, a new program from WGBH that premieres Tuesday, April 5 on PBS and online at pbs.org. The show will feature fact-based debate on major issues of the day, without the shouting.

The American Dream that has existed in this country for over 50 years is on life support. For...

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