Since the mid-1960s, the U.S. has spent an estimated $25 trillion (adjusted for inflation) on more than 80 federal safety-net programs—with too many disappointing results. These programs have become rife with improper spending, complicated eligibility criteria, and excessive administrative bloat that ensnare recipients into dependence on government. The Foundation recommends the enactment of “Empowerment Accounts” (EAs) to replace some if not all traditional safety-net programs whereby a recipient manages (under the supervision of a community navigator) an account with state funds available for increased flexibility to purchase basic necessities along with improvements to help recipients achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
Family
Mocking Motherhood, Missing the Point
The mean girls are at it again. The ladies of “The View” reacted this week to a clip of Isabel Brown speaking in favor of marriage and children at the Conservative Political Action Conference. In the clip, Isabel says, “It is these choices, like deleting our dating apps, quitting birth control pills, and saying ‘I...
April 7, 2026