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The Next Frontier in School Choice

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

Mar 29 • FREOPP Highlights

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"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

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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

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Modern Problems, Smarter Solutions

Three ideas shaping the opportunity debate last month

Feb 1 • FREOPP Highlights

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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

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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

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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

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November 2025

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

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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

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October 2025

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

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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

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September 2025

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

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