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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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InsightsHow Utah is bringing hidden federal guidance into the open
Read More: How Utah is bringing hidden federal guidance into the openSupport for these laws has been entirely bipartisan. Ensuring the people of the state and their representatives are aware of direction from federal agencies, and can challenge it where necessary,…
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InsightsOne standard should guide the Utah Senate on Supreme Court nominees: fidelity to the Utah Constitution
Read More: One standard should guide the Utah Senate on Supreme Court nominees: fidelity to the Utah ConstitutionSenators should be clear that only nominees who understand and are committed to constitutional supremacy and the constitutional role of judges will be confirmed.
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CommentaryOpinion: Utah voter roll audit proves that federalism in elections is working
Read More: Opinion: Utah voter roll audit proves that federalism in elections is workingThere is no need for federal bureaucracy involvement if the evidence shows that state and local election officials are doing their jobs.
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InsightsFederalism isn’t about states’ rights. It’s about responsibilities.
Read More: Federalism isn’t about states’ rights. It’s about responsibilities.Federalism is implicated in a wide range of current controversies, like the conduct of elections, business regulation, even immigration. Sometimes, though, the way we talk about it obscures its nature…
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InsightsApp stores are not like bookstores: Courts need to provide clarity on laws to help parents
Read More: App stores are not like bookstores: Courts need to provide clarity on laws to help parentsMany parents are anxious to have help in navigating technology and are understandably concerned about the insistent way in which their children are influenced by online pitches. They can count…
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InsightsProtecting Essential Institutions: Why Religious Freedom and Parental Rights Matter
Read More: Protecting Essential Institutions: Why Religious Freedom and Parental Rights MatterParents are in a unique position of understanding their children, but they also have an “investment” that others do not.
