The Big Ideas Project

As proposed by Thomas Piketty, net tax capital ownership not income. Inequality of wealth ownership undermines the functioning of democratic societies. Making the concentration of the majority of the world's capital in fewer and fewer hands more expense for those accumulating it will reduce world inequality of both income and wealth.

Submitted by Luis Michigan in Taxes & Budget Dec. 10, 2014, 1:27 p.m.

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#361

630 votes

An energy policy that brings the country together like the space race did in the 1960s

Submitted by John R. from MA in Infrastructure & Technology Nov. 5, 2014, 9:04 p.m.

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#362

622 votes

Repeal Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley act to level the playing field for workers by making it easier for them to organize in every state.

Submitted by Christopher R. from WI in Economy & Jobs Nov. 18, 2014, 12:24 a.m.

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#363

617 votes

Stop subsidizing fossil fuels to the tune of $600 billion per year, and invest $300 billion per year in global cooling engineering.

Submitted by Chyle in Environment Dec. 12, 2014, 8:01 a.m.

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#364

614 votes

Public and private investment in infrastructure and education. economic support for enterprise zones in urban centers and subsidies for small farmers, not large agribusinesses. End the tax break for large oil companies. Invest in new and creative sources of natural energy. Work to diminish and stop the damage being done to our planet by climate change caused by human activity.

Submitted by James S. from NJ in Society & Community Nov. 16, 2014, 6 p.m.

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#364

614 votes

Stop the outright gambling on Wall Street. Tax it! A 50% tax on profits made by short term speculation on currencies, and other flimsy instruments. This is not productive investment. The current Capitol Gains rate should be reserved for those that invest in the long term stocks of companies that actually create jobs here in the USA.

Submitted by Walworth in Taxes & Budget Jan. 8, 2015, 9:07 p.m.

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#366

613 votes

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Withdraw from all the free exploitation treaties, starting with the WTO, which have given more power to international business and less power to democratic states.

Submitted by Richard in Economy & Jobs Dec. 15, 2014, 2:14 a.m.

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#367

612 votes

Take antitrust enforcement actions by working against major mergers and acquisitions and breaking up huge corporations. No corporation should have a greater than a 10% national market share nor a 20% local market share.

Submitted by Richard G. from MD in Economy & Jobs Nov. 18, 2014, 10:31 a.m.

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#368

610 votes

Stop executing people and drastically lower the incarceration rate.

Submitted by William P. from OH in Civil Rights Nov. 11, 2014, 8:45 p.m.

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#369

608 votes

Poverty and homelessness are not crimes. Many places have enacted bans on sleeping outdoors or in vehicles, and are conducting targeted enforcement in an apparent attempt to force homeless people to leave. It is a crime to target and victimize people who do not have the money to pay a legal bill to fight back, for something beyond their control.

Submitted by Daniel S. from CA in Civil Rights Jan. 12, 2015, 3:41 p.m.

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#370

604 votes

More than 11 million Americans have severe schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression yet millions are going without treatment and families struggle to find care for loved ones. The federal government’s approach to mental health has been a chaotic patchwork of antiquated programs and ineffective policies across numerous agencies. People end up shooting themselves or others, in jail or on the streets. The Helping Families In Mental Health Crisis HR 3717

Submitted by thewick in Health Jan. 8, 2015, 9:41 a.m.

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#371

602 votes

Obtain a picture Voter ID at any U.S. Post Office. Every Election people are disenfranchised of there ability to vote due to socalled myth of voter fraud, if the USPS can issue a passport why not a voter I.D.

Submitted by Edward Pertile in Government & Elections Dec. 10, 2014, 4:52 p.m.

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#372

598 votes

Start listening to your Scientist! You would trust a heart doctor if you had cardiac issues, but the U.S ignores its ecologist/biologist on ecosystems and health professionals/researcher on Fracking chemicals, FDA on supplements, etc. Allow Scientists to present original research!

Submitted by Brandon - Forensic Biologist/Ecologist in Environment Dec. 10, 2014, 10:51 a.m.

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#373

595 votes

All lobbiests should be eliminated!!!!!!! - Most politicians have a staff with which to research, evaluate, study and figure out the desires and wishes of their constituents - who needs lobbiests other than for the purpose of filling politicos pockets? No lobbiests within a 500 mile radius of politicians, their offices, capitals, etc. Let them write their congressman like the rest of us!

Submitted by Educator - Certified in Elementary 3-6; Secondary 7-12 in Government & Elections Dec. 9, 2014, 9:35 p.m.

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#373

595 votes

Since the Affordable Care Act was passed in Congress and by majority vote, this should be truly a Federal Law and individual states should not be allowed to "opt out." In Arizona, it is almost impossible to find a doctor that accepts this healthcare even though policies are technically available. ALL states should have to abide by the same Federal Laws and Physicians should have to accept this plan. If payment is inadequate, the federal reimbursement would need to be raised.

Submitted by RN in Health Jan. 4, 2015, 4:18 p.m.

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#375

594 votes

Since most members of Congress are already wealthy when elected, their wage should be the average American wage each year. When the average wage rises, Congress' wage rises, and if the average falls, so does their wage. It is equitable and reminds them they work for American people.

Submitted by MTDem in Government & Elections Dec. 27, 2014, 4:21 p.m. 1

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#376

593 votes

Encourage a move to solar and wind in both new residential and business construction, as well as retrofitting, by giving tax incentives, property tax incentives (so all owners benefit), and offering materials and equipment at lower cost to program participants.

Submitted by Bruce in Environment Dec. 10, 2014, 7:49 p.m.

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#376

593 votes

Offer free, high quality early care and education to all parents. This would have an incredible return on investment both because it lets parents be more productive workers and it supports children in becoming successful students, workers, parents, and citizens. We currently provide free K-12 education for all; it's time to extend that to infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers.

Submitted by John L. from MA in Education Dec. 26, 2014, 12:42 p.m.

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#378

592 votes

Much more money should be spent by the federal government to purchase and establish solar photo electric farms. You might not believe this, but it is true that about 250 to 300 square miles of solar panels could product enough electricity to supply THE ENTIRE NEEDS OF THE UNITED STATES. That's a strip 30 miles long by 10 miles wide. Why aren't we doing it? Even spread all over the country in smaller sizes.

Submitted by the answertothegap in Infrastructure & Technology Dec. 29, 2014, 11:27 a.m.

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#379

591 votes

Eliminate the doughnut for prescription plans. Why do we penalize people who need medications to have their cost drastically increase when they reach a certain level of expense. The only reason for this is greed of the pharmaceutical companies.

Submitted by JackS in Health Jan. 4, 2015, 10:01 p.m.

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#380

590 votes

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