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If you pay attention to health care debates in Washington, you’ve probably heard the term Medicare for All. But what is Medicare for All anyway? It’s taxpayer-financed health care that would replace private health insurance. In other words, if you’re looking for a health insurance plan, you have just one option: the federal government. Choosing […]
Socialism is getting more attention. And it’s easy to understand why. Your paycheck buys less than it used to. Rent keeps climbing. Groceries cost 25% more than they did a few years ago. But before debating the merits of socialism versus capitalism, it’s important to understand the difference. It comes down to who decides — […]
The Democratic Socialists of America wants government to own much more of the economy. Its 2026 platform calls for “public ownership of the largest corporations and essential industries.” It also supports publicly owned energy, transit, and housing. That raises a few basic questions. What does “public ownership” actually mean, and how will it affect you? […]
It’s not just the cost of food and fuel that are rising. Rents are going up too. When keeping a roof over your head becomes more expensive, ideas like rent control look appealing. But does rent control work? We don’t have to rely on theory to answer that question. Real life experiments with rent control […]
The World Cup came to America this summer. The world came with it. And it started posting. International fans filled social media with reactions to the America they encountered: enormous supermarkets, pickup trucks, free refills, sprawling cities, and strangers eager to strike up a conversation. The videos were entertaining. But they also captured something that […]
Americans are still paying too much for groceries, housing, energy, and other everyday needs. AFP helped pass the Working Families Tax Cuts, but passing one tax bill wasn’t going to change that overnight. So, does that mean the Working Families Tax Cuts aren’t working? Kent Strang, managing director for Americans for Prosperity, recently tackled that […]
Voting is the first thing that comes to mind for most Americans when they think of civic duty. But civic duty means much more than simply going to the polls. It also means being engaged in your community … every day of the year, not just on Election Day. And getting involved can be pretty […]
You probably don’t go a single day without paying taxes. You pay sales tax when you buy something, rent a car, or stay in a hotel. You pay property taxes if you own a home. And you certainly pay taxes if you work. Now what if you knew the government was using your hard-earned money […]
This is a guest blog written by Lauren Stewart, senior director of government affairs at Americans for Prosperity. Here’s some good news for Americans tired of paying too much for health care: A major insurer isn’t waiting another year to implement a commonsense reform that could help lower health care costs for all patients. It […]
