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Louisiana’s Universities Aren’t Living Up to the Mobility Hype
This article was originally published in The Center Square. I am a Louisiana native who recently returned to Louisiana after spending a few years away at graduate school. I’ve reconnected with old friends who work in the private sector who also recently returned after...

A New Hope: ‘Star Wars as American Religion
This article was originally published by The Hill. May the Fourth be with you! Today, “Star Wars” fans from all over the world are celebrating their passion for the multi-billion-dollar science fiction franchise created by George Lucas 46 years...

Is Every American Getting Licensed to Work?
This article was originally published in The Washington Times. Tedy Okech, of Boise, Idaho, has braided hair almost her entire life. She was told she needed a cosmetology license to open a braiding salon in Idaho, requiring years of schooling and training and...

A Texas-Sized Licensing Problem
This article was originally published in Caller-Times. When it comes to promoting the best possible environment for business to thrive and people to prosper, Texas gets a lot of things right. Unfortunately for residents of the Lone Star state, licensing is not one of...

South Dakota Should Take Bigger Steps on Licensing Reform
This article was originally published in the DC Journal. South Dakota policymakers have a lot to be proud of. Coming in at 2.3 percent, South Dakota has the second-lowest unemployment rate in the nation — slightly higher than Utah....

Bitter Occupational Licensing News For Our Sweet Home
This article was originally published in Montgomery Advertiser. I grew up in Etowah County and I’m home visiting my parents, and their two poodles, every holiday. Each time I’m home I manage to catch up with old friends and every time they ask, “You’re the...

Alaskans Need Universal Temporary Licensure
This article was originally published in Anchorage Daily News. In many ways, Alaskans have come through the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than ever. However, despite a resilient recovery, there are still some significant challenges to overcome — particularly when it...

An Abundance Agenda Promotes Social Mobility
This article was originally published in Discourse Magazine. When it comes to social mobility, are the kids really alright? Maybe so. In the academic literature, social mobility measures a person’s opportunity to earn more income than their parents at a similar age....

High Anxiety, Low Abundance
This article was originally published in Discourse Magazine. America is becoming a nation of anxious people. Psychologists point to the rapid rise in anxiety, especially among teenagers and young adults, as evidence that our country is facing a mental health crisis....

The American Dream Must Be Part of ’24 Campaigns
This article was originally published in the Boston Herald. The 2024 presidential race has already begun. There are already four people on the Republican side, including former President Donald Trump and former Governor Nikki Haley, who have officially thrown their...
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