15. A Tax System People Can Understand
An opening proposal for public discussion Taxes fund the services and institutions we share, but the tax system has become so complicated that many citizens…
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14. Building an Economy That Rewards Work and Ownership
An opening proposal for public discussion A strong economy should reward people who work, create, invest, take risks, and employ others. At the same time,…
13. Elections: Private Ballots, Public Accountability
An opening proposal for public discussion Elections require two forms of trust: citizens must be confident that lawful votes are counted accurately, and voters must…
12. Budgets and Spending: Follow the Money, Measure the Results
An opening proposal for public discussion A public budget is more than a list of numbers. It is a statement of priorities, promises, and tradeoffs.…
11. Mental Health, Addiction, and Social Isolation: Help Before Crisis
An opening proposal for public discussion Too often, society responds to mental illness and addiction only after a person loses employment, housing, family relationships, freedom,…
10. Housing and Homelessness: More Homes, Stable Communities, and Accountable Solutions
An opening proposal for public discussion Housing has become one of the largest pressures on household budgets. When people cannot live near employment, schools, transportation,…
9. Families, Childcare, and Caregiving: Supporting the People Who Care for Others
An opening proposal for public discussion Families perform much of society’s most important work: raising children, caring for aging parents, supporting relatives with disabilities, teaching…
8. AI and Robotics: Progress That Serves People
An opening proposal for public discussion Artificial intelligence and robotics may create one of the greatest periods of progress in human history. They can improve…
7. Education: Measure What Students Can Do
An opening proposal for public discussion Education should be measured by what students know, what they can do, and whether they are prepared for adult…
6. Reopening Community Spaces for Activities, Tools, and Skills
An opening proposal for public discussion When I was growing up, the schoolyard did not become empty when the final bell rang. Schools were gathering…