The Big Ideas Project

STOP giving the rich, big business and multinational corporations a free ride on the backs of the poor and the middle class. Get rid of the stupid Tax Cuts they were given under Bush and end the multibillion dollar subsidies to Big OIL, Big Pharma, Banks and Wall Street, etc., make them pay their Fair Share and invest in the new and emerging clean green Technologies

Submitted by Hugh in Economy & Jobs Dec. 12, 2014, 2:29 a.m.

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#560

355 votes

I am an ex-con an I know many other people who have made mistakes an have sincerely reformed themselves. All we want to do is be a good citizen and work a job and raise a family, but we have a serious problem with finding work. Also I feel the war on drugs could be effective if people have the option of working honestly instead of selling drugs.

Submitted by David J. from OH in Civil Rights Nov. 9, 2014, 11:32 a.m.

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#562

352 votes

Restructure the Veterans Administration to put medical physicians in complete charge of all medical services and professional administrators in charge of physical plant and human services. Eliminate the separate units within the system and operate the VA as one unit to allow veterans full and unfettered access between hospitals and clinics. The Veterans Administration must truly become veteran centered, it is now hospital administration centered.

Submitted by Bill in Health Dec. 10, 2014, 2:20 p.m.

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#563

350 votes

Enforce the Bill as Written.... the law [501(c)3] which authorizes the IRS to grant non-profit status to organizations which apply for it states that such organizations must be "exclusively" for the Public Good. In the late 1950s some IRS employee changed that word to "primarily" and that is the basis TODAY for deciding which groups are given non-profit status. Return to the Law as Written!

Submitted by Angela Marx in Government & Elections Dec. 15, 2014, 3:53 p.m.

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#564

347 votes

Move Presidents Day to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November thus making election day a holiday

Submitted by jackebel in Government & Elections Jan. 15, 2015, 12:57 a.m.

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#565

346 votes

MAKE ALL COLLEGE FREE FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS, NOT JUST COMMUNITY COLLEGE!!!!

Submitted by Kiana Gomillion in Education Jan. 14, 2015, 4:09 p.m.

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#565

346 votes

Due to an unfair loophole, the agricultural industry gets away with paying farm workers a subminimum wage. We propose eliminating the lower wage for farmworkers, and requiring all employers to directly pay their workers a fair minimum wage.

Submitted by Walt in Economy & Jobs Dec. 10, 2014, 5:42 p.m.

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#565

346 votes

RENAME THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK. 1) IT IS NOT A FEDERAL AGENCY! it'S a private banking enterprise that lends money to the government for profit.. 2)What reserve? None of their profits belong to the government. 3) The illusion of it being a government agency is supported by Presidential "appointment" of their recommended Fed head. 4) It is comprised of regional banking systems to which local banks (all private) belong. 5) It is part and parcel of Wall St. corruption!

Submitted by Eva E. T. Z. from NY in Economy & Jobs Jan. 13, 2015, 10:05 a.m.

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#565

346 votes

Nothing is more essential than comprehensive election reform - that includes algorithmic redistricting, instant runoff voting, public campaign financing, and a standardized recall process for representatives.

Submitted by MorganKing in Government & Elections Dec. 10, 2014, 1:43 p.m.

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#569

345 votes

Renew President Obama's original idea. Do not tax senior citizens (at full retirement age), who make less than $50,000 / year. By Publicly supporting this idea, Independants and some Republicans may change colors. It shows who really cares for the "Small Guy".

Submitted by James S. from CA in Taxes & Budget Dec. 18, 2014, 9 p.m.

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#569

345 votes

End abuses and atrocities in our prison system.

Submitted by Florida_CURE in Civil Rights Dec. 10, 2014, 1:09 p.m.

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#571

343 votes

Because Federal tax revenue is never recycled to fund federal government expenditures, the Federal government can order the Federal Reserve to pay the $1.3 trillion in student loan debt without costing taxpayers a single dime. Bernanke issued by computer key stroke, $13-$29 trillion to bailout banks, auto and other industries. It can do the same for student loan debt.

Submitted by Potomac Oracle in Taxes & Budget Jan. 1, 2015, 3:43 p.m.

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#571

343 votes

Maintain full strength of Endangered Species Act . Restore and maintain ESA Protections for wolves. Make tortuous leg hold traps , neck snares and aerial gunning illegal. Ditto the use of horrific poisons such as compound 1080. Prevent tax dollars for Wildlife Services from being used to assist states in wildlife slaughter.

Submitted by Daniel C. in Environment Jan. 15, 2015, 2:12 p.m.

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#571

343 votes

A national sewage-to-fuel initiative with concentrated effort on the level of the Apollo, Manhattan, and Interstate Highway System projects would put millions of Americans back to work with good paying jobs that would benefit many generations to come. Algae made from sewage has already been tested by the department of defense and Virgin Airlines and proven to be superior to fossil derived fuels for aircraft. Similar fuels are ready for trains, trucks, ships and generators

Submitted by Mitchell Heldt in Infrastructure & Technology Jan. 5, 2015, 5:40 p.m.

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#571

343 votes

Require that corporations contribute to the Social Security Trust Fund for every direct and indirect overseas employee to make up for the money that would be contributed if it was an American employee

Submitted by john in Economy & Jobs Dec. 10, 2014, 8:23 p.m.

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#575

342 votes

Vacation and sick time compatible with many European and other developed civilizations. Work hard, Play hard!

Submitted by Ed Werth in Economy & Jobs Nov. 16, 2014, 9:17 p.m.

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#576

340 votes

Prohibit all government subsidies for commodity crops (corn, soybeans, sugar, cotton, etc) unless they are certified organic

Submitted by Chuck S. from NM in Health Jan. 15, 2015, 4:51 p.m.

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#576

340 votes

No funding for war or military authorizations without concurrent funding for veteran's care and post-deployment rehabilitation.

Submitted by Jeff B in Foreign Policy & Military Jan. 2, 2015, 8:12 p.m.

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#578

339 votes

Children of disabled Vets or veterans killed in the service of the country be given free education through college with the requirement on maintaining a "C" GOA

Submitted by Joe O. from NC in Education Jan. 15, 2015, 1:26 p.m.

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#578

339 votes

Stop corporations from laying off people over 62 years old without cause. I was laid off and had to sign away my rights to get the severance I was due. I also have MS and I am forced to use my 401K to pay for healthcare. This needs to stop.

Submitted by Michael C. from VA in Economy & Jobs Dec. 10, 2014, 12:33 p.m.

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#578

339 votes

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