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stop attacking public programs that help the poor, as it is now the stigma attached to being poor as being lazy mindset is false, everyone knows it so don't cut those programs.

Submitted by Social worker in Economy & Jobs Dec. 11, 2014, 8:45 a.m.

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#1114

137 votes

In K4 through 3rd grade, have a certified teacher and an aide with no more than 12 students, not an average of 12 students. Only the best teachers should be at this level. If this would happen there would truly be no child left behind because the teachers would have time to assess each child. Having taught at the primary and middle school level for 30 years, I know this would work. Forget all the high priced programs.

Submitted by Mary E. from GA in Education Dec. 10, 2014, 8:55 a.m.

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#1114

137 votes

We need to encourage the construction of co-generation systems. Many large public institutions can also have what is called a microgrid at a large college or hospital. Cogeneration takes waste heat that goes up the chimney and converts it into heat or power used by the same facility it takes from. Cogeneration systems should be standard in all public buildings, large industrial facilities, and military bases.

Submitted by Rex_in_Minnesota in Environment Dec. 11, 2014, 11:08 p.m.

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#1123

136 votes

Workers' Co-operatives: Gov'e should provide incentives and technical support for groups of workers seeking to build a workers' cooperative, and for consumers to build consumer coops (like food or housing co-ops). This will create more stable, dignified and better paid work for the worker-owners of the co-ops and fairer trading and prices for consumers.

Submitted by Joyce Rothschild, professor, courses and research on economic democracy in Economy & Jobs Dec. 10, 2014, 3:23 p.m.

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#1123

136 votes

Our court system needs to be overhauled as an entity from top to bottom. Eliminate lifetime appointments & establish term limits for the justices, institute merit selection of court justices, create a more meaningful confirmation process, televise all proceedings, & apply ethics rules to all justices.

Submitted by ACE910046SCA1 in Society & Community Jan. 11, 2015, 9:29 p.m.

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#1123

136 votes

Businesses that do business across state lines should be incorporated at the federal level. Too many big corporations have too much clout to be effectively regulated at the state level. As Ralph Nader once quipped, "GM could buy Delaware (where many business incorporate) . . . IF duPont would sell it."

Submitted by jdmorris in Economy & Jobs Jan. 5, 2015, 8:58 a.m.

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#1123

136 votes

Stop supporting Israel with money and weapons and allow for elections among all Israeli citizens.

Submitted by Chyle in Foreign Policy & Military Dec. 12, 2014, 7:55 a.m.

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#1127

135 votes

support all school districts with funds to assure that all children are well fed, and to develop strategies that assure that all children are safe in school and in their community. Vital, if we expect children to learn.

Submitted by Karen/professor/grandparent in Education Dec. 10, 2014, 5:48 p.m.

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#1127

135 votes

A person should be disqualified for political office if they insist upon making policy decisions based on religious beliefs. This is a clear violation of the establishment clause, let alone being a bad policy basis.

Submitted by bboldrini in Government & Elections Dec. 10, 2014, 5:13 p.m.

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#1127

135 votes

Obama could announce a new funding initiative for more minority law enforcement officers through college scholarships. For qualified students, a guaranteed positions on their hometown police forces once they graduate.

Submitted by Michael R in Civil Rights Dec. 10, 2014, 12:42 p.m.

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#1127

135 votes

make the connection between environmental pollution and public health and calculate the financial cost of air, water, chemical and food pollution on the nation's health bill. Republicans complain that environmental regulations are job killers but you can argue that environmental pollution kills the people needed to occupy jobs and to do productive work and has a major impact to GNP. Another idea is to recalculate the GNP to net out the cost, for example of treating chronic diseases like obesity.

Submitted by larry g. from FL in Health Jan. 9, 2015, 6:27 a.m.

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#1127

135 votes

NO more elected "paid for" judges, be it local or Federal. New system to name judges to the bench. More judicial accountability and oversight, more lawyers held accountable for misconduct with Oversight Committees of Real Citizens, not foxes running the henhouse. Insiders must step aside to let the light shine on Corrupt Courts and Corrupt lawyers.

Submitted by Ellen O in Government & Elections Dec. 10, 2014, 6:31 p.m.

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#1127

135 votes

Doctors with specialities should accept Obama Care or what ever it is the name of the Universal Health Care

Submitted by Dulcegm233 in Health Dec. 14, 2014, 9:35 a.m.

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#1127

135 votes

Congress & President BarakObama should by Executive Order Restore full funding to AMTRAK and Restore Daily service from states like #WV, #KY and other slashed in the 80's. Air Prices are Unaffordable. Bring back Train Service for EVERY American! Save Gas & on Polution!

Submitted by MDSWVGUY25526 in Infrastructure & Technology Dec. 10, 2014, 10:42 p.m.

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#1134

134 votes

FREE higher education tuition to any graduating senior who completes approved community services each semester they are enrolled, as long as they make adequate academic progress. This would include those who want to attend Technology Centers or other specialized approved training. This would free parents from financial burdens and allow all youth who have the initiative, grades, and commitment to community service that opportunity. Other countries do this and it costs each citizen about 5%.

Submitted by OKIE in Education Jan. 4, 2015, 7:59 p.m.

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#1134

134 votes

Support the passage of the pending Senate and House bills that require any US citizen who joins or supports any terrorist organization with the avowed purpose of overthrowing the U.S. government or harming US citizens to forfeit their US citizenship.

Submitted by alton s. from TX in Foreign Policy & Military Dec. 10, 2014, 2:38 p.m.

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#1134

134 votes

Initiate a Manhattan Project for genetic medicine and treatments to help accelerate their development. These sorts of medicines have the potential of dramatically reducing medical costs, actually offering cures/fixes for problems instead of band-aids, as well as potentially addressing the growing problem of antibiotic resistant diseases.

Submitted by Ryan K. from NE in Health Dec. 10, 2014, 4:40 p.m.

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#1134

134 votes

We need to have everything contained in the Constitution with actual enforcement, whether you shine shoes for a living or you are the President of the United States. There are members of Wall Street, law Enforcement and some rich people who are violating the constitution, including five Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court who have become politically corrupt and because of wealth and political associations are getting a way with it. We need true enforcement without cost for those without means.

Submitted by Political Activist in Civil Rights Dec. 17, 2014, 4:12 p.m.

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#1134

134 votes

NO MORE TAX LOOPHOLES, or DEDUCTIONS, or SUBSIDIES; IN ANY TYPE OR FORM OF COLLECTED TAX ! ~ a GENERAL FLAT TAX for every CORPORATION and for every WORKING INDIVIDUAL of anything one makes in a given year, that is above a nominal poverty level / limit.

Submitted by Will W. from IL in Taxes & Budget Jan. 15, 2015, 8:41 p.m.

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#1139

133 votes

end lobbying.

Submitted by lexout in Government & Elections Dec. 11, 2014, 7:36 p.m.

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#1139

133 votes

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