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At the core of the American Dream is the belief that hard work and commitment can yield a better life, the pursuit of which is possible thanks to the American free enterprise system – the greatest engine of prosperity in the history of humanity. But too many Americans striving to escape poverty still face obstacles to realizing that dream.
Through the Work & Opportunity Initiative, Sutherland Institute seeks to remove barriers or disincentives to work and other opportunities for economic progression that affect families in Utah and beyond. Landmark research, compelling multimedia, powerful storytelling and strategic partnerships combine to advance policy reforms that make the American Dream more attainable – protecting Utah and the United States as the land of opportunity for generations to come.
Conversations
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Giving the president more power is a bad idea
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The idea that could calm America's political chaos
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Should Washington decide everything?
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The president isn't supposed to do this
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How the federal government keeps expanding its power | Kevin Williamson & Bill Duncan
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The next Supreme Court battle?
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Why the Supreme Court can't fix every bad law
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How much power does the president really have?
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Stop expecting the U.S. Supreme Court to solve every problem
Insights & Takeaways
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InsightsNew Supreme Court case at intersection of religion and parents’ rights in education
Read More: New Supreme Court case at intersection of religion and parents’ rights in educationDespite state law, Maryland school district declined to give parents notice of teaching of sensitive sexuality-related topics and the ability to opt their children out. The parents sued.
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ReportThe State of Federalism in Utah: Progress and Potential
Read More: The State of Federalism in Utah: Progress and PotentialUtah ranks first in the 2023 Federalism Scorecard, which identifies 20 indicators of the balance of power, but falls far short of perfect. This report – an audit of how…
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Press ReleaseSutherland releases new research audit on Utah’s federalism rating
Read More: Sutherland releases new research audit on Utah’s federalism ratingSutherland Institute released a new research publication evaluating how well Utah’s governance lives up to the principle of federalism and shows ways the state could improve.
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CommentaryParents can’t be involved in child’s app downloads? That’s a legal stretch
Read More: Parents can’t be involved in child’s app downloads? That’s a legal stretchThe right of free speech does not include a right to have an audience of minors whose parents are unaware of or uninvolved in their use of technology.
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InsightsAs Hamilton said, judges must be ‘faithful guardians of the Constitution’
Read More: As Hamilton said, judges must be ‘faithful guardians of the Constitution’Utah’s judicial selection and retention process focuses on basic competence but gives little attention to critical questions about judicial philosophy and dedication to the Constitution itself.
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InsightsObscured guidance from federal agencies creates an accountability gap. What can the state do?
Read More: Obscured guidance from federal agencies creates an accountability gap. What can the state do?Sutherland recently testified to legislative panel about the need for transparency in guidance provided by federal agencies to state and local governments in Utah.
