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Restoring Home Ownership as Part of The American Dream
A new property tax revolt is sweeping the country, not unlike the first property tax revolt launched by Proposition 13 in California in 1978. Many homeowners have seen their property taxes skyrocket in recent years. Homeowners are challenging inflationary increases in their property taxes both through their state legislatures and at the ballot box. In some states citizens are demanding not just reform but rather elimination of property taxes. Other proposed reforms address th
Barry Poulson
1 day ago1 min read
The New Property Tax Revolt in Texas
Texas citizens have launched a new property tax revolt not unlike that launched by Prop 13 in California in the 1970s. Governor Abbot recently called a special session of the Texas legislature to enact property tax reforms. This year Texas citizens have used the initiative process to propose seventeen new amendments to the constitution, some of which are designed to provide tax relief.
Dan Rene
1 day ago2 min read
Make Houses Our Castles By Rethinking How We Tax Homes
In the past, home ownership has been an important part of the American dream. Buying a home was the most important investment decision that citizens made. That investment could provide for one’s retirement; and equity in the home could be used to borrow for education, health care, and emergency expenditures.
Barry Poulson
Nov 263 min read
Social & Commentary
The End of Reagan Era Diplomacy
On August 4th, 2025, Russia announced that it would no longer honor the terms of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF). Russia’s decision to withdraw from the Treaty marks the end of Reagan era diplomacy. The Treaty was an arms control agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, negotiated by President Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev. It was approved and ratified by the Senate in 1988, as required by the Constitution.
Sep 26
Prosperity for US Foundation Statement Celebrating Constitution Day
The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to propelling the prosperity of American families by requiring voter approval for increasing property and other taxes, issued its Constitution Day statement to reaffirm its commitment to the principles that form the foundation of our Republic: limited government, protection of property rights, fiscal responsibility, and the voice of the people.
Sep 26
Protecting intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical industry just got harder
GLP-1 drugs are having a major impact on the pharmaceutical industry. This class of drugs, which includes Ozempic, were used primarily to treat type 2 diabetes; the discovery that a side effect is appetite suppression led to their use in weight management. The demand for these drugs has exploded and is projected to continue to grow at a rapid pace in coming years.
Sep 8
Prosperity for US Foundation Releases White Paper on Direct Democracy to Solve America’s Debt Crisis
Dr. Barry Poulson Outlines Path for Citizens to Bypass Congress, Enact a Federal Taxpayer Bill of Rights WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to propelling …
Aug 27
Direct Democracy and Debt
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of citizens to “petition the Government for a redress of grievances”. When citizens use the petition process, they are exercising the freedom of speech guaranteed in the First Amendment. The Founders viewed freedom of speech as essential to hold the government accountable. George Washington expressed this sentiment “If men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments… the freedom of speech may be taken aw
Aug 27
Prosperity for US Foundation Celebrates Major Wins at ALEC Conference
The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to propelling the prosperity of American families by requiring voter approval for increasing property and other taxes, today announced a surge in legislative support following its participation in the 2025 American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Annual Meeting.
Jul 23
A Buffett-Lee-Musk Amendment Can Hold Congress Accountable for Inflationary Overspending
America is staring down a fiscal abyss. With the national debt exceeding $37 trillion and rising daily, it’s apparent that Washington has lost control of the public purse. Congress continues to spend far more than it collects yearly without any meaningful plan to stop.
Jul 3
Counterpoint: Trump Is Upholding the Constitution by Calling Out Its Weaknesses
When asked in May whether he needed to uphold the Constitution of the United States, President Trump responded, “I don’t know.” That...
Jun 8
How can we secure our economic rights?
This all too well known quote “A Republic if you can keep it” from Benjamin Franklin expressed the trepidation that many of the founders felt regarding the new federal government they had created. The checks and balances built into the Constitution might not prevent the abuse of power by elected officials.
May 27
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