Not only did Hannah-Jones fail Najya by risking her future to make a political point, but she failed all the children whose parents followed her false, discredited ideas.
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
When the loudest voices for markets go quiet on affordability and upward mobility, it's no surprise that people look elsewhere for answers, even to ideas that run to the antithesis of American idealism
Not every good idea should be turned into a government program, especially in an age of $40 trillion national debt
These policies are ready today to bring more opportunity to those who need it most.
Family structure remains foundational to student well-being, directly shaping their educational, financial, and life prospects
Their goal isn't to make the poor richer, it's to make the rich poorer.
If policymakers are serious about expanding opportunity, occupational licensing should be near the top of the reform agenda.
Welfare reform’s commitment to work may be slipping away