Often, under the guise of helping people, politicians and bureaucrats have erected countless barriers that prevent people—especially the least fortunate—from pursuing and achieving their dreams.
The examples are almost endless. These include:
These and other barriers often trap entire communities in generational poverty and dependency. Breaking down these barriers should be one of policymakers’ top priorities.
Top experts gathered to discuss U.S. trade policy and its impact on American jobs at Globalization and the American Worker: A Debate, an event hosted by Politico, The Brookings Institution, Charles…
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“Senator Durbin has been a champion for the types of reforms included the FIRST STEP Act that would reduce recidivism, make our communities safer and give people a second chance,” said Freedom Partners Chairman Mark Holden.
Read MoreArlington, VA – The latest round of tariffs announced by the Trump administration against Chinese imports will instead hurt U.S. consumers, workers and companies, Freedom Partners said in a statement today. Freedom…
Read MoreCriminal justice reform is listed as a top issue for Senator Dick Durbin. He has promised his constituents that he is “working hard to make critical reforms to our criminal justice system…
Read MoreTrade is a key element of our economy and promotes the well-being and prosperity of Americans. It empowers individuals, companies and countries to exchange goods and services, opening new markets and…
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Group encouraging members of both parties to get behind legislation that would create safer streets and second chances.
Read MoreRoughly 95 percent of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison and will return to our communities. Sadly, statistics show that about 75 percent of them will reoffend within five…
Read MoreTrade is a key element of our economy and promotes the well-being and prosperity of Americans. Empowering individuals, companies, and countries to exchange goods and services creates jobs, fuels businesses, and…
Read MoreWaPo: “…the Koch brothers’ political network is stepping into the breach, launching…a multiyear, multimillion-dollar campaign to knock down the new trade barriers.” CNBC: “…PR blitz is determined to show the…
Read MoreArlington, VA – Bipartisan legislation introduced today by Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) and others to give Congress greater input into certain tariffs gained the support of Americans for Prosperity, Freedom Partners Chamber…
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