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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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InsightsWhy state constitutional amendments and statutes both matter
Read More: Why state constitutional amendments and statutes both matterStates like Utah can strengthen parents’ rights in education through constitutional amendments and legislation. We explore both paths and their lasting impact.
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InsightsContext for Congress’s failed moratorium on state Artificial Intelligence regulations
Read More: Context for Congress’s failed moratorium on state Artificial Intelligence regulationsAs states race to regulate artificial intelligence, a proposed federal moratorium raised deep questions about federalism, interstate commerce, and who should set the rules for AI.
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InsightsSCOTUS says public schools must accommodate religious families. Here’s what education leaders should do next
Read More: SCOTUS says public schools must accommodate religious families. Here’s what education leaders should do nextIn a landmark case, the Supreme Court upheld parents’ rights to direct their child’s education – prompting calls for stronger laws and curriculum transparency.
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CommentarySCOTUS ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor strengthens parents’ educational rights, partnership with schools
Read More: SCOTUS ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor strengthens parents’ educational rights, partnership with schoolsThis important case is a win for families and the Constitution, and it points the way forward for stronger collaboration between parents and schools.
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InsightsContext for Supreme Court’s upcoming religious freedom decision
Read More: Context for Supreme Court’s upcoming religious freedom decisionMahmoud v. Taylor, a case on parental rights and religious freedom in schools, could shape the future of education policy.
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InsightsJudges must stick to the Constitution. Will Utah’s next justice agree?
Read More: Judges must stick to the Constitution. Will Utah’s next justice agree?As Utah prepares to confirm a new Supreme Court justice, the real question is whether the nominee will stay true to the Constitution or follow activist trends.
