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.
Praying for America and President Trump: The Stakes for Us All
If you’re like me — if you’re like nearly every American last night — you reacted to the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump with shock. I’ve been fielding a million questions from my twelve-year old since we got the news, and my answers to her are tinged with the reflexive disbelief that this...