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America turns 250 this year, so we asked Americans a simple question: Is the American Dream still alive?
The answer is encouraging and somewhat surprising.
Here are key findings from the 2026 special edition of our American Dream Snapshot. 🧵
Looking forward to #SOAPBOX2026 in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago and the birthplace of the U.S. Constitution.
If you are coming, stop by our booth and say "Hi!" to people from @ArchbridgeInst and HEAD OUT. 👋
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“States that want to fully empower workers to move need universal recognition, not more compacts,” argues Edward Timmons @ArchbridgeInst
"In 2026, worker mobility is not just a career choice; it is the only real inflation hedge left... Workers in today’s economy need the flexibility to change jobs, but needless red tape often gets in the way."
🆕 From Edward Timmons in @WashTimesOpEd: washingtontimes.com/news/202…
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"I hope that this book helps those fortunate enough to enjoy the postindustrial prosperity of today to never take their lot for granted, and sparks readers’ curiosity about why society has changed so dramatically since the grim old days." - @chellivia profectusmag.com/the-harsh-r…
NEW: Captured Gatekeepers: Controlling Entry into Licensed Professions
A new policy brief by @BryanPCutsinger and @siriterjesen finds that 22 out of 25 program accreditors fail to operate "separate and independent" of the associations for licensed professions.
This research is based on a study published by the authors in the European Economic Review: doi.org/10.1016/j.euroecorev…
Download the policy brief here ⬇️
archbridgeinstitute.org/capt…
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@JustinTCallais and I are in the @ocregister with an op-ed on Sen. Kelly's "Make AI Work for Americans Act." The bill treats licensure as something to pay for, not a barrier in need of reform. We argue that's the wrong approach to helping workers adapt to AI.
"In the full text, licensure appears only as something to pay for, never as something to reform. This is a problem given the high time and resource costs of many licenses," write Nicholas Thielman and @JustinTCallais. ocregister.com/2026/10/15/li…
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"Like all the men and women we study in the American Originals series, Kettering was not your typical thinker. So, what made him different? What can we learn from Kettering and his patterns of thought?" profectusmag.com/american-or…
The recently announced “Make AI Work for Americans Act” doubles down on occupational licensing, a government-imposed barrier that impedes worker mobility.
🆕 From Nicholas Thielman (@RSI) and @JustinTCallais in @SoCalOpinion: ocregister.com/2026/10/15/li…
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Will AI destroy human meaning or enhance it? A new survey shows it all depends on how you view the tech:
If you see AI as a human-directed tool -> You believe it SUPPORTS meaning.
If you see it as an autonomous entity -> You believe it UNDERMINES meaning.
Ultimately, meaning can't be automated—it comes from the human effort we put into the things we care about.
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A new edition of #ProgressPulse is out! We surveyed 2,000 Americans about their expectations for AI and its impact on meaning.
Here are three key insights from the survey. 🧵
Third, we discovered that these two beliefs are closely related.
💡 People who expect AI to remain a tool under human control tend to see it as an aid to meaning, while those who expect it to surpass human intelligence and act on its own tend to see it as a threat.
See the full results from @clayroutledge—including breakdowns by gender, age, education, income, and political party. ⤵️ archbridgeinstitute.org/prog…
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In China, 80% of the population views AI positively. While in America, we see almost exactly the opposite.
That gap, not the tech itself, may be the biggest threat to America's AI future.
@neil_chilson of @abundanceinst and I discuss AI doomerism on From Ideas to Innovation.
"What nostalgic memories do is they help keep in mind what we want to prioritize. Nostalgia might involve looking backwards, but it’s really about planning forward," says @clayroutledge. deseret.com/lifestyle/2026/1…
