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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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Promises to defend the Constitution come with strings
Read More: Promises to defend the Constitution come with stringsHow can a voter know if an elected official is actually keeping their promise? Here are some points from the oath of office.
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Why the stalled contraceptive bill does not mean access is threatened
Read More: Why the stalled contraceptive bill does not mean access is threatenedRecent Utah primary election debates included a surprising topic – contraception. The debate for Senate candidates included a question on access to contraception and IVF, and one of the candidates…
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The secret recording of Alito reveals something — but not about Alito
Read More: The secret recording of Alito reveals something — but not about AlitoCooler heads have not prevailed. Instead, gossip and eavesdropping masquerading as news have been treated in some media outlets as a story worthy of sustained interest.
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Justice Alito is right to not recuse over flag flap
Read More: Justice Alito is right to not recuse over flag flapThe court’s role is not to deliver on the policy goals or political aims of other branches of government. The justices are charged with interpreting and applying the Constitution and…
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Ruling on teacher’s firing shows how clear laws could help keep religious entities out of court
Read More: Ruling on teacher’s firing shows how clear laws could help keep religious entities out of courtAppeals court cites “ministerial exception” in a dispute between a former teacher and a Catholic high school in North Carolina.
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School choice case: Unpopular doesn’t mean unconstitutional
Read More: School choice case: Unpopular doesn’t mean unconstitutionalIn a California case, the family of a boy with autism that chose a Jewish school is challenging state’s refusal of educational services it would offer if the child were…



