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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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TakeawaysAnxious about election season? Look to federalism
Read More: Anxious about election season? Look to federalismSolutions to many of America’s problems can be solved at the community level, rather than through the power of a select few.
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TakeawaysA renewed call to reform the U.S. Supreme Court
Read More: A renewed call to reform the U.S. Supreme CourtBiden’s efforts to reform the Supreme Court are not new to the executive branch, as FDR sought a similar goal.
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CommentaryWhy the reasoning behind Utah Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion is so alarming
Read More: Why the reasoning behind Utah Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion is so alarmingThe role of the court is to apply existing law enacted by the people and their representatives, not to discern new policies in nebulous meta principles behind the law in…
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InsightsUtah Supreme Court’s ruling on voter initiative case seems to stray into policymaking
Read More: Utah Supreme Court’s ruling on voter initiative case seems to stray into policymakingJudges have a critical role in protecting the integrity of the laws enacted by the people through their constitutions.
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Takeaways3 Supreme Court decisions you need to know about
Read More: 3 Supreme Court decisions you need to know aboutWe provide an overview of three recent SCOTUS decisions and what you need to know about the rulings.
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InsightsBeyond the headline cases: the Supreme Court’s rulings this term and why words matter
Read More: Beyond the headline cases: the Supreme Court’s rulings this term and why words matterThe rulings emphasize the importance for state legislators to write clear and understandable laws: Complex laws addressing multiple topics lead to poor results.
