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Creating the Conditions for Prosperity

This week's news – and the reactions to it – expose a rift in understanding how people flourish that FREOPP seeks to bridge.

Jun 14 • Akash Chougule

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

May 2026

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

April 2026

"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

March 2026

The Next Frontier in School Choice

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

Mar 29 • FREOPP Highlights

"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

February 2026

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

January 2026

"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

December 2025

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