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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

How States Can Fix the Broken Welfare System

The American Dream promises that hard work leads to a better life. However, for many people trying to escape poverty, this isn't the case. The welfare system, meant to help, often holds them back. It discourages work and traps families in a cycle of dependency. To fix this, states need to take the l

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