Welfare

Issue

Welfare

Today, more people than ever before depend on the federal government for housing, food, and income. Welfare policies should help those truly in need and empower Americans to achieve financial independence.

 

Stronger Families: How Welfare Policy Can Promote Family Formation, Grow Marriage Rates, and Diminish Abortion

 

Learn more about policies that truly improve the well-being of the poor, encourage work, and remove barriers to marriage with this explainer video.

report

Mutual Obligation and the American Social Contract Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D.

Jan 29, 2009 10 min read

Commentary

Vouchers benefit foster children Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D.

Oct 3, 2008 3 min read

testimony

Defining Disability Down: The ADA Amendments Act's Dangerous Details Andrew M. Grossman

Jul 15, 2008 26 min read

testimony

The Impact of Welfare Reform on Declining Public Assistance Voter Registrations David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D.

Apr 1, 2008 11 min read

Commentary

Compassion at Christmas Rebecca Hagelin

Dec 5, 2007 4 min read