AmericanDream is run by real people, with real experience, for a real purpose: letting you choose which information to read, helping you make up your own opinions, and making your voice heard in government.
Q: What are AmericanDream’s objectives?
A: AmericanDream two key objectives are:
1) Provide the best news experience possible and organizing it all for you in one web portal. The old way was letting the media determine what you should read. AmericanDream puts you in charge by helping you select what to explore, share, and discuss with your family, friends, and colleagues.
2) Put citizens back in control of their government. AmericanDream is a unique social networking community that provides customizable information (all sources are clearly identified by bias) to help you compare different perspectives, learn more, and articulate what you believe — whatever those beliefs are — and hold your politicians accountable. We are helping you rebuild our democracy from the ground up.
Q: What is the origin of AmericanDream?
A: Our political house is on fire. We decided to not watch it burn anymore. Together, we can save it. Even though we might like the idea of elected officials peering over the walls they have built to see millions of electronic torches and pitchforks headed their way, we know that is not the answer. It’s time to put the people first by putting your words, thoughts, and desires into action.
Q: Why should you get involved?
A: The 2020 elections put Democrats back in control of the Executive Branch and the Senate. Democrats now control the Executive Branch, Senate, and House. These victories for the Democrats were significant, but they have a narrow hold on Congress. Democrats control the Senate with a 50-50 ratio of members, a tie-breaking vote by Vice President Kamala Harris, and a power-sharing agreement between Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell. In the House, Democrats lost all 27 races the Cook Political Report rated as “toss-ups” in the 2020 elections while Republicans picked up seven of the 36 seats the Cook Report rated as “likely Democrat" or "lean Democrat.” Speaker Pelosi went from a 233 D to 195 R (and 5 vacant seats) to a 221 D to 211 R margin (with 3 vacant seats) shortly after the 2020 election. There are also 5 Delegates and the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico who do not vote on legislation. As of April 6, 2022, the makeup of the House is 221 D to 209 R (with 5 vacant seats). Voters sent several messages to politicians and the media in the 2020 elections. Voters were frustrated. But were those frustrations based on emotion, personalities, or a desire for a shift in policies? Time will tell, but there is no doubting the importance of the 2022 midterm elections. Whomever you support, AmericanDream will help you learn more, increase engagement, and help your voice be heard.
Q: What are AmericanDream’s next steps?
AmericanDream is gearing up to relaunch after the 2022 elections. AmericanDream is a game-changing news and social media platform designed for you, whether you decide to just get your news in a new way or take the next step and act on issues you care about. The media and political establishments will finally know the old ways are over.
AmericanDream is preparing to relaunch so you will be able to discuss issues, convey to politicians what is important to you and your family, hold everyone accountable, and restore trust in our public institutions. If you would like to discuss partnering opportunities to help perpetuate our impartial mission, please contact us at partnering@AmericanDream.org.