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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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InsightsWhat does the U.S. Constitution say about political protests?
Read More: What does the U.S. Constitution say about political protests?The First Amendment guarantees of speech and peaceable assembly protect some aspects of protests, but there are significant limitations on what protesters can do.
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InsightsProtecting property rights against government overreach
Read More: Protecting property rights against government overreachWhile governments can continue to regulate land use, these regulations and fees must be justified by a government interest and proportional to the effect of the development’s impact on that…
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InsightsLooking at Supreme Court and religious freedom through the lens of the presidential campaign
Read More: Looking at Supreme Court and religious freedom through the lens of the presidential campaignTwo constitutional issues highlight similarities and differences between the Biden and Trump administrations.
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CommentaryIgnoring the text of the Constitution is a mistake
Read More: Ignoring the text of the Constitution is a mistakeA written Constitution is entirely superfluous if the document is simply meant to give the people what they want.
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InsightsHere’s why the First Amendment’s religion clauses are not in conflict
Read More: Here’s why the First Amendment’s religion clauses are not in conflictSome suggest there is a tension between protection for the free exercise of religion and the prohibition on the establishment of religion. But a better take is to see the…
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InsightsWhy is Utah at odds with Justice Department over treatment of gender-dysphoric prisoner?
Read More: Why is Utah at odds with Justice Department over treatment of gender-dysphoric prisoner?Lawsuit illustrates a little-known practice of federal agencies – giving various forms of “guidance” which are not supposed to be legally binding. The practice raises serious legal and constitutional questions.
