“This Is Fresh Hell”: 90 Photos That Prove The USA Has Reached Disturbing Levels Of Dystopia

Divisiveness has plagued America in recent years, and that’s no secret. People have allegiances to the left and the right and have pretty much declared the other their sworn enemy. 

That societal division has also taken a toll on people’s health and well-being. According to a 2025 survey by the American Psychological Association, 62% of adults say the polarization has caused significant stress in their lives.

The survey also found that most US adults are more stressed about the country’s future than before. 63% of younger adults and 53% of parents have considered relocating to another country because of the nation's tumultuous state. 

And when asked what words they would use to represent America today, 38% said corruption, 36% said division, and 32% said fear.

Homelessness is another problem that many Americans face. Recent statistics reveal that over 745,000 people have experienced homelessness, which equates to 22 people per 10,000 residents. 

According to journalist and anthropologist Brian Goldstone, the people roaming the streets are just “the tip of the iceberg.” 

As Goldstone tells PBS, homeless people aren’t just those who are often seen sleeping outside the parking lot of a convenience store. Others appear like functioning members of society. 

“It's often the very cashier worker stocking the shelves in those stores. And they often have children at the end of their shifts,” he said. “They don't know where they're going. They have to tell their children, ‘I don't know where we're staying tonight.’ Maybe they're sleeping in a car in that very parking lot.”

Yet, despite the doom and gloom, many Americans remain hopeful about the future. 

According to a June Gallup poll, people across the political spectrum largely agree that government reform, system changes, and equal rights are necessary to make the American dream achievable again in the next 50 years.