Plus: A much-needed Obamacare reform; what Mamdani means for poor New Yorkers; and a path toward education opportunity
Social Mobility
The American Dream is about the ability to pursue happiness and better oneself and others. If people work hard, they should be able to climb the economic and social ladder. That’s why America earned the moniker the “Land of Opportunity.”
As more people begin to lose faith in the American Dream, policy leaders must get to work on solutions that restore social mobility, especially to those who need it most.
Low-income Americans find themselves ensnared in the safety net, stranded by benefits cliffs. Structural flaws keep them from getting ahead and becoming independent. Our nation’s welfare policies should encourage work and family formation. Every American should experience dignity in work and the power of creating value for others.
All Social Mobility
Pluralism means more than the peaceful coexistence of different groups. It is a cornerstone of a healthy, happy, prosperous society.
Plus: Reforming health care and ending the shutdown; new statistics on immigration; and join us in D.C. at Freedom & Progress 2025
Plus: A quiet revolution in education policy; the tax reform with an outsize influence on growth; and legal immigration in the workplace
Mamdani’s victory was a watershed moment and a clear sign of the need for the kind of policy innovation FREOPP offers
Plus: New York changes course on nuclear power; improving Medicare price negotiation; and the need for a coherent federal approach to K-12 education
With the Sword of Damocles dangling overhead, Republicans prevented a massive tax hike and advanced important reforms - but left much more work to be done.
Plus: Should Boomers rent out their empty rooms?; will generative AI leave low-income workers behind?; and how to fix a wasteful health care subsidy