We are an organization dedicated to understanding American exceptionalism, how it has evolved, faced challenges and obstacles, and how we can ensure our children have the American dream still available to them in the future. One component is our belief that embracing our historical dedication to assimilation will help all Americans lead happier and more prosperous lives contributing to our society, and avoid suffering problems that drain our shared resources like unemployment and homelessness, crime and drug use, or episodes of targeted violence or terror.