Building A Better Government: How to Create a Country We Can Be Proud Of

Good Government

Is good government that much to ask for? Does it have to be SO bad?

We all want a better government. A government that is focused on improving our lives, not just raising money for their next campaign. A government that lives up to the ideals enshrined in The Constitution. But how can we make this happen? It will take all of us working together to create a better government. In this blog post, we will outline some ways that you can help create a country we can be proud of!

Imagine having a government you are proud of

I know, I know….

It’s an insane thing to wish for.

But is it really?

The American government served as an inspiration to the world for decades if not centuries.

That framework is still there. The dreams of the Founding Fathers, while severely under attack, can still be resurrected.

The framework is there, there’s just too much shit gumming up the works.
Between the polarization, the media, technology and social media, the cost of living, rising inequality and on and on, there’s just a lot going on.
It’s not easy but we can do it.

We can still be that shining city on a hill.

Clearly, it’s possible to re-create a better government.

The question is how, and if we want to.

Our government is in shambles, and it’s time for a change. If we want a government that we can be proud of there’s a lot of work to be done.

These are just a few of the ways that we can create a better government. It’s time to get our country back on track – let’s make this happen together.

How Can We Create A Better Government?

We need to focus on the issues that matter.

The issues most important to us and our families. Issues like healthcare, education, and the economy. Unfortunately, today’s politics is primarily finger-pointing, without any introspection or accountability. Because the extremocans (extrepublicrats?) is all you hear, that’s all elected officials care about. Yell at the edges and avoid accountability in the middle.

We also need to hold our government accountable. We need to elect leaders who will fight for us on these issues. Leaders who will put our interests first. We need to demand that they live up to their promises. That they govern with integrity. We need to hold them accountable when they don’t.

We can create a government that works for us. One that puts people before special interests. One that values honesty, integrity, and hard work.

It starts with each of us doing our part. Voting, calling our representatives, and speaking up when we see something that isn’t right.

Strategies For Making Government Better

Build on What Exists

Build on What Exists

We can't wait for perfection. There are dozens of organizations working hard to change the world for the better today.
Close the Carried Interest Loophole

Close the Carried Interest Loophole

Effectively closing the carried interest loophole is a critical measure to create a more equitable and balanced economy.
Contact Your Elected Representatives: How to Effectively Voice Your Opinion

Contact Your Elected Representatives: How to Effectively Voice Your Opinion

Let your elected official know you are paying attention. Contact you representative today and let them know what's important to you.
Cooperation: The Way to Go

Cooperation: The Way to Go

Cooperation is the only way to move forward. Reaching our common goals can only happen if lots of people work together.
Demand Transparency: We Can't Make Progress if We Don't Know What's Going On

Demand Transparency: We Can’t Make Progress if We Don’t Know What’s Going On

More transparency is the key to progress. Demanding real answers to tough questions if the only way we can hold power accountable.
Eliminating Dark Money

Eliminating Dark Money

The influence of dark money erodes democracy and creates an imbalance that heavily favors corporations and wealthy individuals.
ESG Claims Need Transparency: Lobbying Disclosure is the First Step

ESG Claims Need Transparency: Lobbying Disclosure is the First Step

Corporations need to be clear and honest about how they impact the government.
Fixing the World: The Ultimate Guide

Fixing the World: The Ultimate Guide

The ten most powerful ways to make the world a better place. Ten simple strategies to get us back on track a build a better future.
Getting Money Out of Government

Getting Money Out of Government

Reducing the influence of money on Washington is imperative if there is any hope of the government ever truly representing us.
How to Solve Problems in Society

How to Solve Problems in Society

There are soooo many problems in society that need to be fixed. It seems hopeless. But surrendering, deciding it's impossible, and standing by as the world continues to deteriorate is
Impact Consumerism

Impact Consumerism

The private sector can't keep sitting on the sidelines as we decend further into chaos. We need businesses to help. #DemandMoreforYourDollar.
Improving Education

Improving Education

Education reform has the potential to empower the coming generations, ensuring their ability to compete in an ever changing world.
Include True Costs in Prices

Include True Costs in Prices

By including the real cost of producing a good in the price, companies can provide consumers with a more accurate understanding of the full impact of their purchases.
Increase the Inheritance Tax

Increase the Inheritance Tax

Increasing the inheritance tax is one of the simplest and most effective ways to combat inequality and promote greater economic growth.
Increasing Accountability: How to Hold the Powerful Responsible

Increasing Accountability: How to Hold the Powerful Responsible

Only by putting pressure on our leaders can we hope their behavior to change. Increasing accountability is vital to progress.
Legal Reform

Legal Reform

Our Legal System Should be an Asset, Not a Hindrance. We've got to Create a Legal System That Furthers Progress, Not Styfles It.
Making Progress: The Only Way

Making Progress: The Only Way

Making progress is the only way to create a virtuous cycle in society. What is a virtuous cycle? It's basically a self-sustaining process that leads to continuous improvement. When we
Reduce Health Care Cost

Reduce Health Care Cost

Getting a grip on health care costs is a must. These wacked out costs are holding us back and making us sick.
Reducing Polarization

Reducing Polarization

Reducing the division is the only way we can move forward. How do we do it? Discover the best strategies to help reduce polarization.
Reducing the Federal Debt

Reducing the Federal Debt

We've got to reduce the federal debt. We waste too much money on interest payments. The debt is dragging the country down. But we can do it!
Reform the Finance Industry

Reform the Finance Industry

Reforming the finance and banking sector is essential to ensuring that the finance industry works in the best interests of society as a whole. Only by holding banks accountable for
Reform the Jones Act

Reform the Jones Act

Jones Actis antiquated and holds back American development and innovation. It's past time to drastically reform the Jones Act.
Reform the Media

Reform the Media

A drastic overhaul of the media landscape is essential for making progress. We can't move forward if we don't know where we are. Reform the Media Now.
Robot President

Robot President

When Will We Get an AI President? It Only Makes Sense That We Go That Way.
Term Limits

Term Limits

We have to enact term limits to get a better government. The calcification of the political class is only serving them, at our expense.
Universal Basic Income: Game-Changer Policy or Pipe Dream?

Universal Basic Income: Game-Changer Policy or Pipe Dream?

Is a Universal Basic Income a realistic way to move the country forward, or is it too costly and just not a good idea?
Value-Based Care Can Remake the Health Care System

Value-Based Care Can Remake the Health Care System

Value-based care is a way to overhaul the broken US healthcare system. The goal is to shift the focus of the healthcare industry from volume to value and make it
Virtuous Cycles Can Solve All Global Challenges

Virtuous Cycles Can Solve All Global Challenges

Virtuous cycles can have a profound impact on the world. Effectively leveraging these feedback loops might be the only way to avert diaster.
Vote Out Career Politicians

Vote Out Career Politicians

We need change in Washington. Voting out the politicians who have been there the longest is a blunt but useful strategy to affect change.
Voting Better

Voting Better

By becoming better voters we create a government that represents our collective values.

Get Involved

Let’s get involved in the political process and make our voices heard. We can create a better government, but we need everyone to do their part. We need to elect officials who are willing to work together for the good of the people
Government should be about service, not self-promotion or personal gain
We can’t let greed and corruption take over our democracy

Business has to be on our side

In order for our economy to improve, businesses need to be investing in our country, not just themselves. They need to be creating good jobs with livable wages. And they need to be paying their fair share of taxes. To get businesses to help us we need to practice Impact Consumerism at the cash register.

Our government is broken and it’s time for a change

It’s time for it to be Less Bad.

Be a Part of the Solution!

Clearly, there’s a long way ahead for Less Bad, and I’d love for you to join the ride.

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