Policymakers should create paths to mental health treatment—inculding involuntary commitment for severe cases—while protecting due process and respecting personal autonomy
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
Job growth remains anemic as structural challenges deepen
Policymakers need a better way to measure poverty that considers the ability of families to provide for themselves
This summer’s megabill transforms 529s into tax-free accounts for a broad range of K-12 costs, job training, and workforce development
The July employment report delivered a sobering picture of the U.S. labor market
Complex laws keep these new Americans from fully contributing to the workforce
A recent EO could initiate a policy shift to implement better solutions for chronic social ills
While the headline numbers suggest stability, the underlying dynamics point to a more complex picture