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“Give me liberty or give me death.” Most Americans know the line, but on March 23, 1775, the speaker stood inside St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, addressing the Second Virginia Convention. At the time, the colonies were locked in a growing standoff with Great Britain. British troops were already stationed in Boston, and tensions […]
American families are beginning to see signs of relief. Inflation has cooled. Gas prices are down. Wages are starting to grow. These improvements didn’t just happen. They are the effects of an agenda focused on economic growth and fiscal restraint — an agenda that began with the Working Families Tax Cuts. But relief is not […]
Americans have one big problem with their energy bills: They’re too high. Unfortunately, with demand surging and our grid working overtime to keep the American economy running, it doesn’t look like prices are going to come down in the near future. There’s one main reason why this is happening: We’ve made it almost impossible to […]
Tax problems aren’t just numbers on a form. They show up when families have smaller paychecks, when small businesses are forced to follow confusing rules, and when everyday Americans try to navigate tax season every year. The truth is simple: Our tax code has become far more bloated and complex than necessary to raise revenue. […]
Health care costs keep climbing, whether it’s premiums, deductibles, prescriptions, or the taxes we pay to cover government subsidies. This is leading many people to ask: How do we reduce health care costs without sacrificing quality or choice? For years, progressive policymakers have pushed government price controls and taxpayer subsidies, or even a government takeover […]
The year is 1767. You’re John Dickinson, a Pennsylvania lawyer, finishing a day at your office, when you hear the news: Parliament has raised taxes on the colonies — without your consent. The Townshend Acts make everyday items like paper, tea, paint, and glass much more expensive at the order of lawmakers you did not […]
America turns 250 this year. On this key date, we should all ask ourselves one question: Will we take our one small step to protect the ideas that make the American Dream possible? At Americans for Prosperity, we’re already taking leaps. One month into AFP’s “One Small Step” campaign, it’s clear that people across the […]
Big-government politicians often promise that more government control will make health care cheaper and easier for everyday Americans. But after years of mandates, subsidies, and burdensome regulations, families are paying more than ever, while having fewer choices. If progressive health care policies worked, families wouldn’t be dealing with rising premiums, shrinking doctor networks, and higher […]
America turns 250 years old this summer. Across the country, families will celebrate — take out the old Betsy Ross flag, watch local parades, and be part of this historic moment. We should be very proud of that. After all, America is the only country that was founded on the promise that every person has […]
