Mamdani’s victory was a watershed moment and a clear sign of the need for the kind of policy innovation FREOPP offers
Social Mobility
A core promise of America is the ability of people to rise up from humble beginnings. The challenges faced by lower- and middle-income Americans today are multidisciplinary in nature, and require our renewed focus. Job and wage growth are essential; in particular, Americans need access to more blue-collar work and other jobs that don’t require a college degree. Our employment and welfare policies should encourage work, family formation, and income security. Paid family leave can help strengthen families at their times of need.
All Social Mobility
The July employment report delivered a sobering picture of the U.S. labor market
A recent EO could initiate a policy shift to implement better solutions for chronic social ills
Plus: New York changes course on nuclear power; improving Medicare price negotiation; and the need for a coherent federal approach to K-12 education
While the headline numbers suggest stability, the underlying dynamics point to a more complex picture
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.
FREOPP continues to inform discussions about how policy changes affect American families
A pathway forward