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As debates rage in Washington about health care costs and rising insurance prices, many wonder how they got so high in the first place. Premiums increase every year, causing some families to think twice before seeing a doctor due to high deductibles or being uninsured. If you’re asking why health care costs are rising, the […]
Americans are facing a defining choice between two very different ways to organize society: one based on freedom, and one based on control. Just recently, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani laid out the stakes clearly in his inauguration speech: “We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” This debate […]
On the night of Christmas, 1776, Americans stepped into the icy Delaware River. It was dark, and the water was unforgiving as ice floes slammed against boats and snow soaked through coats. You see, most of the Americans who participated in the Revolution at this time weren’t professional soldiers. They were everyday merchants, craftsmen, and […]
In 1776, Americans rebelled against a tyrant and stood for liberty and self-rule, laying the foundation for a system of limited government. After years of neglect and abuse by a distant king in London, the colonists chose rebellion over submission. They launched a bold experiment to create a new nation where the government answered to […]
The jolt you get from opening your utility bill is an unwelcome reminder: Energy prices are still far higher than they were a few years ago. In fact, energy prices are 70% higher today than they were in December 2019. And this winter, you can expect to spend more on energy than you did in […]
Americans for Prosperity recently visited Yuma, Arizona, which borders Mexico, to assess the state of our southern border. We’re glad to report that the border is in order. This is much-needed good news after the years of disastrous policies under the Biden administration that created a massive crisis at the border. One in which an […]
Nearly 250 years ago, the greatest experiment in self-government began with seven simple words: “When in the course of human events …” The founders believed governments exist to protect rights — not grant them. It was meant to be restrained, transparent, and accountable, allowing freedom and opportunity to grow from the bottom up. That belief […]
When energy prices rise, many look to Washington for more regulations. But prosperity is built by people, not dictated by politicians. That’s why we launched the “Road to Prosperity” tour, to hear from those who work to power America’s future. We found that communities are ready to power the future, create jobs, and embrace prosperity. […]
This is a guest blog written by Emily Seidel, Americans for Prosperity’s president and CEO. Real change rarely happens by accident. It happens because people show up, do the work, and stay engaged long after the spotlight moves on. Americans for Prosperity has built its work around that principle. With permanent, nationwide grassroots infrastructure operating […]
