Archive - The FREOPP.org Substack

How unnecessary college degree requirements hurt the working class

Also: Making sense of the latest loan cancellation announcements, and the Biden administration suffers another court setback.

Aug 12, 2023 •

Breaking down the House Republican plan to fix higher education

Plus: Bipartisan proposals to expand workforce training, and the Biden administration bungles the new FAFSA launch.

Jan 13, 2024 •

Why I signed the Freedom Conservatism Statement of Principles

Classical liberals committed to equal opportunity are conserving the ideals that make America great.

Jul 29, 2023 •

Why does the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile driver need a bachelor's degree?

Examining the rise in college degree requirements for low-wage jobs. Plus: Should the government write off defaulted student loans?

Dec 9, 2023 •

Why elite colleges favor rich kids

Plus: The government prepares to resume student loan payments.

Sep 9, 2023 •

Inflation is far worse than you think

March's official inflation rate of 8.5% understates the impact on lower- and middle-income Americans.

Apr 13, 2022 •

Takeaways from FREOPP's 2023 Freedom & Progress Conference

The rewards of gathering together to advance an inspiring mission.

Nov 22, 2023 •

A pivotal moment for community colleges

Plus: A glitchy government form causes college admissions chaos, and an Ivy reinstates the SAT.

Feb 10, 2024 •

A fix for the coming physician shortage

Plus: A workforce training proposal gets bipartisan support; model welfare reform from Missouri; and FREOPP and other scholars talk energy abundance

Dec 30, 2023 •

FREOPP Highlights

FREOPP’s Next Chapter

FREOPP's new president, Akash Chougule, will build on the accomplishments of the last 9 years.

Apr 7 •

A better alternative to reparations

Plus: Considering the threat of de-dollarization; a new proposal to increase prescription drug competition; and tough choices about homeless encampments…

Aug 26, 2023 •

FREOPP Highlights

How states can lead on higher education reform

Plus: The Biden administration guts accountability for nonprofit colleges, and the big blind spot in college rankings.

Oct 14, 2023 •

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