One of their few areas of agreement is a policy that will almost certainly harm those who can least afford it
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
A hypothetical President Harris seems likely to do little more than double down on upholding the Biden administration’s policies
If states and localities truly wish to solve the tragedy of homelessness, there are positive, proven, and innovative policies that they can pursue
Neither Trump nor Biden was inclined to fight for far-reaching reform or to fundamentally change the system
On issues of poverty and opportunity, the poverty rates during their terms in office allow contrasts and comparison
The federal government will spend more than $1.1 trillion to fund more than 130 anti-poverty programs this year, but neither major party candidate has tackled this issue
Proposition 1 diverts resources from necessary care to subsidized housing
We need a completely different approach to fighting poverty—one that focuses on opportunity, self-sufficiency, and self-determination—rather than simply throwing more money at the problem