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September 18, 2023

A Degree of Risk

…enough to afford the price tag of enrollment, we should stop allowing students to borrow and use grants to attend that school or program of study. We must hold institutions…

September 17, 2023

Tracking ‘two-parent privilege’ in Utah

…and affluent homes. What we are seeing play out in Utah, as with America as a whole, is that the family is most fragile among those who can least afford

September 13, 2023

American Dreamers

…leveraging key educational and natural resource assets to promote new economic opportunities. Experts in addiction from AEI and Stanford talked about the causes of the regional opioid abuse crisis and…

September 12, 2023

Sociologist Brad Wilcox: Marriage is one of the strongest predictors of happiness for Americans

Brad Wilcox shares the latest research which finds married Americans are much happier than singles. He explains why it’s important for society to encourage young adults to pursue serious relationships….

September 12, 2023

Who Is Happiest? Married Mothers and Fathers, Per the Latest General Social Survey

Social media and mainstream media are replete with stories suggesting marriage and parenthood are not fulfilling, especially for women. Not surprisingly, many Americans now believe the key to being happy is a good education, work,…

August 31, 2023

Where Are The Energy Stamps, Joe?

…consumers who can afford only gas-powered vehicles. The administration’s green energy vision also includes mandating carbon-free electricity by 2035, requiring massive expansions in costly wind, solar, and other renewable energy. In states such as…

August 24, 2023

Baby Boom Or Bust

…says. I ask why not. “We can’t afford it,” Nicole replies. What costs in particular do they have in mind? “Everything,” Isaac begins. “Health care. … But honestly, it’s just…

August 24, 2023

The Hill that Public Education Dies on: Transgender Policies’ Utter Contempt for Parents

An unmistakable fault line is emerging between much of public education and many of those it serves, particularly parents, on transgender issues. Put bluntly, a strong majority of Americans—57 percent…

August 22, 2023

Is Paid Leave a Pro-Growth Policy?

…helping them afford some time off after having a kid. Strain suggests expanding the earned income tax credit to let workers save extra income for unpaid leave. This would also…

August 17, 2023

The ‘Utah Family Miracle’ and Why It Matters

Utah ranks at the top of many rankings of state performance across America. But perhaps the Beehive State is best known for its top rankings on the economic front. The…