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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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Unanimous decision on Trump’s ballot access pushes back on ‘partisan court’ narrative
Read More: Unanimous decision on Trump’s ballot access pushes back on ‘partisan court’ narrativeThe Supreme Court is often accused of being divided along partisan lines, but nearly half of its 58 rulings in the court’s last full term were unanimous decisions.
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What’s behind the mess at the Texas border?
Read More: What’s behind the mess at the Texas border?Texas says the federal government has failed to enforce border security. The federal government, in turn, complains that Texas officials are interfering with federal efforts to respond to migration.
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Supreme Court case could have impact on housing affordability
Read More: Supreme Court case could have impact on housing affordabilityCase challenges a hefty impact fee charged by a California county to a property owner seeking to build a home.
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The legal arguments for and against striking Trump from the ballot
Read More: The legal arguments for and against striking Trump from the ballotThe Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in, with oral arguments scheduled next month. Here is an explanation of both the history and the legal issues behind Section 3 of…
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Ambiguous rulings about holiday displays leave local governments on uncertain ground
Read More: Ambiguous rulings about holiday displays leave local governments on uncertain groundSupreme Court decisions on this question focus extensively on decoration specifics and are difficult to understand and apply.
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In Washington, religious groups fight for their conscience
Read More: In Washington, religious groups fight for their conscienceIn recent years, the Supreme Court has repeatedly and clearly ruled that the law must accommodate religious beliefs and expression. Still, some states continue trying to ignore or subvert the…



