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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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What Americans get wrong about the “hate speech” debate
Read More: What Americans get wrong about the “hate speech” debateThe U.S. Constitution provides some of the strongest protections for free speech in the world. We examine misconceptions about “hate speech,” the rare legal exceptions, and consider the role of…
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Congress must curtail the secret lawmaking of the administrative state
Read More: Congress must curtail the secret lawmaking of the administrative stateFederal agencies are quietly shaping policy through informal “guidance” that acts as de facto law without congressional approval. Restoring transparency and reasserting separation of powers are essential to preserve the…
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What is hate speech, and is it protected by the Constitution?
Read More: What is hate speech, and is it protected by the Constitution?Following recent events and calls to ban hate speech in America, many have misunderstood whether it’s protected speech under the Constitution. We ask our constitutional law expert for his input.
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Previewing new Religious Freedom Cases at SCOTUS
Read More: Previewing new Religious Freedom Cases at SCOTUSThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases this term that could shape the future of religious liberty, including disputes over prisoners’ rights, free speech on public sidewalks, donor privacy, and…
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Believe in the Constitution, not political power
Read More: Believe in the Constitution, not political powerThe Constitution grants states and Congress, not the president, authority over election laws. An executive order to ban mail-in voting would be constitutionally weak and unlikely to survive judicial review.
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Judges should not amend the Constitution, even for a good reason
Read More: Judges should not amend the Constitution, even for a good reasonA recent Utah district court redistricting ruling, based on a flawed Utah Supreme Court precedent, undermines separation of powers by allowing judges to reinterpret constitutional meaning instead of preserving its…



