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States Can Fix Welfare Fraud — Here’s How Some Are Doing It Already
GCO points to practical ways states can reduce fraud and protect resources for the people who truly need help.
A Proven Fix for America’s Reading Crisis
America’s reading crisis is serious, but it’s not unsolvable.
Affordability Tops the List of State Priorities for 2026
A full agenda is underway in the 35 states that have just convened their legislative sessions. Affordability is the buzzword…
Crime Is Down, and It Should End ‘Root Cause’ Excuse-Making for Good
With 2025 behind us, violent crime — especially murder — is likely down nationally once again. Although it will be…
Georgia Candidates for Governor Should Make Welfare Reform a Top Priority
In their pitch to voters, the 2026 candidates for Georgia governor have mentioned they are likely to address tax reform,…
On Thanksgiving, Remember That Gratitude Makes Good Citizens, Heals Divisions
Originally published November 20, 2025 President Abraham Lincoln officially made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, during the Civil War that threatened…
The Safety Net ‘System’ That Isn’t
Starting in 2027, work requirements kick in for certain beneficiaries on Medicaid, while new work rules for the SNAP food…
Welfare Stands in the Way of the American Dream
Meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community are as much a part of the American dream as any economic…
A Better Way to Get Welfare Recipients Back Into the Labor Force
If the One Big Beautiful Bill becomes law, states will quickly discover that their administrative systems are ill-equipped to move…
It’s Time to Eliminate Marriage Penalties in the U.S. Tax Code
An important step to eliminate marriage penalties is to take those programs away from the IRS and give them to…
Why Kids Join Gangs—and How to Stop Them
To address the root problem, policymakers must understand why kids join gangs. Specifically, they need to recognize that the biggest…
A Path from Welfare to Self-Sufficiency
Safety net systems should be integrated with workforce support programs. Mostly they aren’t. More states should implement the kind of…
Hidden Costs of Getting a Raise for America’s Working Poor
As Congress continues to debate the Farm Bill and the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a critical…
Op-Ed: Hidden costs of getting a raise for America’s working poor
As Congress continues to debate the Farm Bill and the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a critical…
When Violent Crime Was at Its Worst, Congressional Action Helped
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: The 1994 Crime Bill’s Legacy — Thirty Years of Failure.” By the early 1990s, the United…
San Francisco Should Try Punishing Criminals, Not Businesses
A new city ordinance mandating nightly business closures in the Tenderloin both fails to address the real problem and hampers…
Biden Should Stop Ignoring Americans’ Economic Reality
Over the past few months, President Joe Biden has told Americans that the U.S. economy is strong,inflation is subsiding, and…
This Father’s Day, Men Are Struggling. We Need to Help Them
As we celebrate Father’s Day on June 16, it’s time for a renewed call to help men flourish in modern-day…
There’s a crime divide between Americans and politicians, and voters are watching
BY JOSHUA CRAWFORD, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR With the announcement that President Biden and former President Trump will debate in Atlanta in June,…
Governor’s Signature on School Choice Bill is Good First Step
Education is one of the most powerful ways that kids connect with positive role models, ideas and skills that enable…