The American Dream Is Losing Its Shine

*The American Dream Is Losing Its Shine*

For decades, winning the U.S. Green Card Lottery was a dream shared by countless people across the world —
a ticket to the land of Hollywood, high-paying jobs, and world-class comfort.

But today, one of the clearest signs of America’s decline can be seen in the growing disinterest of immigrants in making it their home.

For the first time in twenty years of the *Henley Passport Index*, the American passport has fallen out of the top ten most powerful in the world.

This drop — to the 12th position globally — highlights the sharp erosion of the United States’ soft power and its waning appeal in the eyes of people around the globe.

As indicators of decline continue to mount, America’s social fabric appears to be unraveling, with growing crises in its identity and global image.