Prosperity follows freedom. The data isn’t subtle.

The OBBB fails to reprioritize Medicaid funds for those who truly need them. Senate should include reforms to ensure that the program can return to its original purpose of supporting people with disabilities. National Review nationalreview.com/2025/06/medica…

The Senate has the opportunity to fix the Big Beautiful Bill and make Medicaid funding fair and focused on those who truly need it. | Rachel Barkley trib.al/SwezxKT

At Able Americans, we advocate for innovative solutions that harness the free market, emphasize individual freedom and choice, and remove barriers to progress. Learn more about what we're up to ⬇️⬇️ AbleAmericans.us

Beyond excited to share what we're working on at Able Americans! Watch the trailer here:

Over a decade ago, early in my career, I was given the chance to regularly write for a new org focused on theology and economics. Which is why I'm extra glad to have a piece on IFWE today about issues I deeply care about: human flourishing, AI, tech, history, and

What happens when your life changes in an instant, and you have to rebuild it from the ground up? In this week’s Let People Prosper Show, I talk with Rachel Barkley (Rachel Barkley), a policy leader at Alliance for Opportunity and Able Americans, wife, mother, and one of the most

Any of us could become disabled or care for a loved one with a disability. Life after disability can be incredibly challenging—homes aren’t accessible, wheelchairs cost thousands, and healthcare adds up. Some call this the disability tax. Despite the high costs, life remains

When Rachel Barkley began having strange pain during her first pregnancy, doctors told her it was “normal.” All she could do was trust them at the time. After her son was born, she soon realized how abnormal it was. Watch her full story here: youtu.be/rCSuVY0wTJc?si…

After Rachel Barkley was paralyzed, everything changed. One of the many consequences of her disability was the need to learn how to drive again. She had to learn how to drive in a new way, take special (and expensive) lessons to get certified. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=rCSuVY…

"While we celebrate the progress made, it’s crucial to acknowledge that the ADA’s promise remains unfulfilled for far too many." -- Rachel Barkley ableamericans.us/rachel-barkley…

I love when we have distinguished (and fun) visitors here in the Competitive Enterprise Institute office. Great to see Rachel Barkley (of National Center for Public Policy Research & Able Americans) in the hallway, exchanging parenting tips with 4x dad champ Kent Lassman.

📱WATCH: Rachel Barkley speaks with Competitive Enterprise Institute's Kevin Williamson about America’s extensive safety net for those with disabilities -- one spanning more than 80 programs across 14 agencies. How can we better manage success? Listen in: youtu.be/12R3ff-AqP4?si…

"The disability community has so much to add to the work conversation...knocking at the door saying, 'we want to work' because we know the social benefits." -- Rachel Barkley on How the World Works Podcast via Competitive Enterprise Institute cei.org/podcasts/how-t…

Just out from the Census Bureau: New evidence that America's middle class IS shrinking, but it's because more US households are moving into higher income groups over time. The share of High-Income households earning $100,000 or more (in 2024 dollars) has almost tripled since

"What the ABLE Act did was create a private sector solution to a public sector problem. People with disabilities, up until that point, could only save $2k in assets...or they would put their benefits in jeopardy." -- Sara Hart Weir youtube.com/watch?v=Zuk09t…

Opened my The Wall Street Journal to this article today by Sharon Weinberger that I so identified with as a rare spinal cord tumor survivor. And my superhero surgeon Daniel Sciubba was quoted!

“Uber’s apparent pattern of discrimination against people with disabilities is unacceptable and unlawful. No one should face barriers simply because they use a wheelchair or live with a disability." -- Rachel Barkley, Director of Able Americans ableamericans.us/dojs-uber-laws…

“Equal access to transportation is not a privilege — it is a civil right. The U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit underscores the urgent need for accountability, and for companies like Uber to ensure that people with disabilities are treated with dignity, fairness and the same