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America: The Dark Side of the Dream
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Lara A., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My essay is regarding our country's foundation of the American Dream, and how it eventually influenced my family to emigrate to the States, even in the present day of unjust immigrant laws.
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family
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immigration
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opportunity
The Myth of the American Dream
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Keelin W., Staples High School , Connecticut
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The illusion of the American Dream has misleadingly lead minorities into a mindless society. In America, we are known as the land of opportunity and success. By us remaining ignorant to the inequal...
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discrimination
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education
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ignorance
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Perfect Lies
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Linda P., Project Citizen , Connecticut
. Summary:
This is a song about my American Creed.
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identity
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music
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perfection
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self expression
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self reflection
Why to not celebrate the 4th of July
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Laila S., Project Citizen , Connecticut
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An explanation of why America wasn't really free when we signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Your Future Is In Education
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Francisco F., Staples High School , Connecticut
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Through the stories of two immigrants who made a good life for themselves in America, I explain how education is your path to fulfilling your American dream and how some are unfortunate enough to n...
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My American Creed: Helping Our Fellow Americans
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Henry P., Staples High School , Connecticut
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Through an audio story containing multiple interviews, I explore how I learned the importance of helping others from my family and community members.
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