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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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Rep. Stewart: Federalism is for all parties and ideologies
Read More: Rep. Stewart: Federalism is for all parties and ideologiesSpeaking at a Sutherland Institute Congressional Series event this week, Rep. Chris Stewart said he believes that federalism is the only way for America to overcome its divisions.
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The For the People Act is really just the opposite
Read More: The For the People Act is really just the oppositeNow is not the time to further divide our country, erode trust in elections and chill speech.
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Cox flexes Utah’s federalism muscle
Read More: Cox flexes Utah’s federalism muscleThis latest expression of federalism continues what the data suggest may be a new trend in American governance and civic affairs, illustrating that federalism remains alive and well in America.
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COVID bill won’t let states use funds to reduce taxes; 14 states sue
Read More: COVID bill won’t let states use funds to reduce taxes; 14 states sueFourteen states have sued to challenge a provision of the recent COVID relief package that provides money to the states but prohibits the states from using the aid to lessen…
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Long-lasting change driven by Biden administration? April Fool!
Read More: Long-lasting change driven by Biden administration? April Fool!The civic realities of governing in America point to the likelihood that whatever change is brought about by the Biden administration’s new spending will not be broad or long-term.
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Pandemic relief bill shouldn’t hinder states on tax relief
Read More: Pandemic relief bill shouldn’t hinder states on tax reliefCan the federal government discourage tax relief in this way under the Constitution? Possibly. If it can, should it? No.
