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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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Volunteerism and Federalism: What local civic culture can teach us about elections
Read More: Volunteerism and Federalism: What local civic culture can teach us about electionsAmericans trust locally run elections far more than national ones. Centralizing election administration in Washington could weaken trust and undermine federalism.
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DOJ lawsuits undermine the Constitution, election integrity
Read More: DOJ lawsuits undermine the Constitution, election integrityJustice Department lawsuits seeking state voter data threaten federalism and could weaken election integrity by centralizing control over U.S. elections.
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What should Utah be looking for in new judges?
Read More: What should Utah be looking for in new judges?As Utah adds two Supreme Court justices, leaders should prioritize judges committed to constitutional text, original meaning, and the proper limits of judicial power.
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Utah should not allow the federal government to gamble away federalism
Read More: Utah should not allow the federal government to gamble away federalismA dispute over prediction markets highlights a larger constitutional question: can federal regulators override Utah’s gambling laws and weaken federalism?
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Finding the hidden cost of federal agency guidance
Read More: Finding the hidden cost of federal agency guidanceUtah has begun to require transparency in federal guidance and is considering a bill that would further that value in the current legislative session
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Restoring federalism in campaign finance regulation
Read More: Restoring federalism in campaign finance regulationUtah has joined other states in urging Congress to consider a campaign finance amendment grounded in federalism and state authority.



