The Big Ideas Project

All elected officials should be required to hold their investments and stock portfolios in a blind trust for the entire length of their elected position. This would greatly reduce their ability to vote for things that effect their personal investments.

Submitted by Johnny in Government & Elections Jan. 15, 2015, 11:02 a.m.

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#2312

15 votes

Implement the war powers resolution of 1973.

Submitted by Rohit K. from VA in Foreign Policy & Military Jan. 4, 2015, 10:41 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Increase the money supply to reduce the cost of paying down debts.

Submitted by Timothy Salt in Economy & Jobs Dec. 16, 2014, 4:17 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Repeal NDAA

Submitted by Alison E. in Civil Rights Jan. 7, 2015, 9:58 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

When Congresspersons vote on a bill they should have to read it--and prove it by taking a simple test that shows they understand what is in the bill. No one should be allowed to tack on any new parts to the bill past a particular date set out far enough in advance that the entire bill can be read thoroughly before it comes to a vote.

Submitted by Celeste L. from CA in Government & Elections Jan. 15, 2015, 7:45 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Educated citizens are more likely to vote than non educated. I agree with President Obama. Let's educate citizens FREE. They become tax papers, voters, and hopefully productive citizens. We need citizens to VOTE. What better way then to help them become more active thinkers.

Submitted by Coach in Education Jan. 14, 2015, 7:12 a.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Have public, national elections (popular vote, no electoral college) for the heads of major national government departments & agencies, such as SEC, FEC, FCC, FDA, EPA, USDA, etc. This way WE the People can prevent administrations from putting foxes in charge of the hen houses. All the candidates should be from the Party that wins the White House. Move the current election to September & hold these Dept/Agency Secretary/Head elections in November.

Submitted by Timothy Salt in Government & Elections Jan. 9, 2015, 11:50 a.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Use EXISTING state funds (Medicare funds, for ex) as seed capital to finance and run healthcare infrastructure: clinics, hospitals, labs x-rays, and MRI, facilities etc, in addition to bulk buys of drugs. This would cut med expenses in half, with no sacrifice of quality. Let people buy into this system the way they now buy insurance - more funding for this TRUE non-profit model. States (the people) now own our healthcare!

Submitted by Dr.Robert in Health Jan. 10, 2015, 8:01 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Recognize American made fireworks (consumer and display goods) as a legitimate cultural art form. American fireworks are a unique style, and are being driven out of existence as a prelude to banning guns - a total demoralization of national participation and self-esteem. Establish a national uniform regulatory code under D.O.T./PHMSA and BATFE.

Submitted by poisonokie in Society & Community Dec. 26, 2014, 2:11 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Make it possible for citizens to direct their tax contributions away from government activities that violate the taxpayer's religious, ethical, or morals beliefs. (e.g., warfare for Quakers, family planning for conservative Catholics, etc.)

Submitted by smendler in Taxes & Budget Jan. 4, 2015, 8:52 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Reform secondary education following the German model where young people who are not college bound finish high school after tenth grade and become apprentices learning trades on the job. This would require businesses become involved in educating future employees. Recent "reforms" are not serious attempts for real improvement in our schools causing frustration for both students and teachers.

Submitted by Joan W. from MO in Education Jan. 14, 2015, 10:40 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Grant free or reduced college tuition to all students who graduate from high school and agree to defer their higher education/vocational training while they participate in a national service program for 2 years.

Submitted by Patricia W. from MN in Education Jan. 15, 2015, 5:13 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

get constitutional law involved so Congress realizes that the EPA WOTUS rule in unconstitutional. Only Congress can make laws which they did by "The Clean Water Act'. EPA cannot usurp congressional powers to pass laws. Read the consitiution

Submitted by Constitutuion in Environment Jan. 5, 2015, 11:56 a.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Instead of forcing academics earlier and earlier, while reducing or even removing play time and recess, mandate developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) in the classroom--particularly for younger elementary age children. Development is a predictable and well-researched process. Policy makers need to heed advice of academics specializing in this field--NOT corporations selling test products.

Submitted by Kristene G. from CA in Education Jan. 15, 2015, 12:52 a.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Eliminate congressional campaign finance concerns by eliminating congressional elections. Congressional representatives should be drafted from the common citizenry like a wartime draft, or jury duty selection. The pool could be limited to registered voters, perhaps with a minimum of a complete high school education or equivalent, and members would still be subject financial scrutiny to prevent corruption. This would prevent undue influence among cronies and eliminate "Wasington insiders".

Submitted by Jeff in Government & Elections Jan. 6, 2015, 9:05 a.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Do NOT make voting mandatory. Create conditions where candidates & Parties must WIN votes by serving people rather than vested interests. Campaign donors limited to $100 per candidates, $1000 per elections. No corporations or tax exempts. No dark money. No raising money except during a 6 mo. campaign season. Equal air time. No revolving door. No benefit in serving vested interests. Make them work for us. Then everyone will vote, because they want to not because they have to.

Submitted by Timothy Salt in Government & Elections Jan. 11, 2015, 4:55 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Times have changed/old answers are not enough. Good jobs are declining We need new solutions to create jobs by creating incentives to provide economic growth through tax policies such as : 1. Tax benefits to bring manufacturing back to America and reward research and development for long term gains. 2. Redefine limits to work hours for full time workers encouraging new hires and discouraging overworking current full time workers. Better jobs feed the economic growth.

Submitted by Nancy M. from VT in Economy & Jobs Jan. 14, 2015, 11:28 p.m.

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#2322

14 votes

hit the inflation target

Submitted by Daws A. from WA in Economy & Jobs Dec. 27, 2014, 1:37 a.m.

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#2322

14 votes

Require all companies that use tracking to obtain gas and oil to covert their wastewater into clean water that can be used for irrigation. This reduces the need to force wastewater into the aquifers and benefits agriculture.

Submitted by Rachel N. from OR in Environment Jan. 13, 2015, 9:35 p.m.

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#2339

13 votes

Tax economic and social bads, untax economc and social goods.

Submitted by PJ in Taxes & Budget Jan. 10, 2015, 3:43 p.m.

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#2339

13 votes

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