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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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TakeawaysCivics Refresher: What is federalism?
Read More: Civics Refresher: What is federalism?Utah was recently ranked No. 1 in the country for federalism. What is the history of federalism and what does it mean?
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Commentary2024 may be bumpy, but we can skip the predictions of doom
Read More: 2024 may be bumpy, but we can skip the predictions of doomElections are important, but transitions in presidential power don’t usually cause the dramatic changes to national character or day-to-day life that voters may fear.
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InsightsWisconsin inserts itself into deciding what is ‘religious enough’
Read More: Wisconsin inserts itself into deciding what is ‘religious enough’A recent Wisconsin court decision said the state’s Catholic Charities Bureau is not religious enough to qualify for an exemption from an unemployment insurance mandate.
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CommentaryHow Utah Has Turned Religious Freedom from a Controversy to a Consensus
Read More: How Utah Has Turned Religious Freedom from a Controversy to a ConsensusUtah leads the way in averting religious-freedom conflicts through consensus protections.
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TakeawaysQ&A: Understanding the Supreme Court battle over Texas and Florida social media regulation
Read More: Q&A: Understanding the Supreme Court battle over Texas and Florida social media regulationWhat do recent attempts to regulate social media mean for free speech and Utah? Sutherland’s Bill Duncan explains in his recent Q&A.
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InsightsSocial media cases at Supreme Court show how policymakers need to reach a balance on regulation
Read More: Social media cases at Supreme Court show how policymakers need to reach a balance on regulationSocial media group’s suit against Texas and Florida could be an important case for states considering tech regulation.
