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The Growing National Debt is Punishing Poor Americans

There is no way to reduce budget deficits, and ultimately the debt, without making difficult and likely unpopular choices.

Jun 7 • FREOPP Highlights

The Freedom Conservatism Conference

On May 20 in Washington, FREOPP will take a leading role in the 2026 Freedom Conservatism Conference, an effort which seeks to invigorate a…

May 17 • Akash Chougule

A bright future in child welfare policy

Safety should be the standard, not the aspiration.

May 3 • FREOPP Highlights

"Liberation Day" One Year Later

President Trump announced his "Liberation Day" tariffs one year ago this month. They have been an abject failure by nearly every standard, including the…

Apr 19 • Akash Chougule

The Next Frontier in School Choice

Four stories on reform that works—and reform that doesn’t

Mar 29 • FREOPP Highlights

Recent posts

"Total Boomer Luxury Communism"

Federal spending has basically become an enormous wealth transfer away from struggling young people up toward wealthier older people. It is…

Mar 15 • Akash Chougule

The American Dream Is More Than a Paycheck

This week, we learned that Americans are less optimistic than ever. A new paper from FREOPP provides one explanation: Americans are lonelier than ever…

Feb 15 • Akash Chougule

Modern Problems, Smarter Solutions

Three ideas shaping the opportunity debate last month

Feb 1 • FREOPP Highlights

"Affordability Populism" — Cheap Rhetoric, Costly Results

Government attacking private capital won't make life more affordable, even if it scores political points. FREOPP has solutions that will.

Jan 18 • Akash Chougule

Overcoming polarization to make progress

Plus: The real cost of New York’s All Electric Buildings Act; fulfilling the promise of the Individuals with Disabilities Act; and how to move the U.S…

Dec 27, 2025 • FREOPP Highlights

Gratitude and Optimism: Looking Ahead to 2026

Last month's "Freedom & Progress" Conference was a success, and even neutral observers noted the optimism of free-market advocates for 2026 and beyond.

Dec 14, 2025 • Akash Chougule

The challenge of rural poverty

Plus: An opportunity for much-needed Obamacare reform; what Mamdani as mayor means for poor New Yorkers; and Mississippi shows a path toward education…

Nov 29, 2025 • FREOPP Highlights

Pluralism and Prosperity

Pluralism means more than the peaceful coexistence of different groups. It is a cornerstone of a healthy, happy, prosperous society.

Nov 15, 2025 • Akash Chougule

Ways to give foster children a brighter future

Plus: Reforming health care and ending the government shutdown; new national statistics on immigration; and join us in D.C. at Freedom & Progress 2025

Oct 25, 2025 • FREOPP Highlights

The 2025 "Freedom & Progress" Conference

FREOPP's marquee event, taking place November 21 in Washington DC, will seek to change the way advocates of free enterprise think about advancing our…

Oct 12, 2025 • Akash Chougule

A legislative blueprint for prescription drug reform

Plus: Lessons learned about the homeless mentally ill; what we know from the August jobs report; and why zoning reform alone won’t lower housing costs

Sep 27, 2025 • FREOPP Highlights

Our Founding Ideals Still Matter

The last few days have demonstrated how important our founding ideals are to making America the "shining city upon a hill." We shouldn't lose sight of…

Sep 13, 2025 • Akash Chougule