Politics is a significant source of societal problems.
Differing viewpoints and ideologies lead to conflict and polarization.
Political leaders prioritize their interests or those of their party over the needs of the people they serve, exacerbating mistrust and disillusionment.
Additionally, political decisions can have far-reaching consequences, both positive and negative, that can impact entire populations.
Political polarization and division can also lead to inaction and gridlock, hindering progress on critical issues. While politics can be a force for positive change, it can also exacerbate societal problems and create new ones, highlighting the importance of effective and ethical leadership.
Politics is about solving problems, not winning elections. When politicians are more interested in scoring points than in finding solutions, it hurts everyone. The country burns while they squabble about nonsense. We need leaders who will put aside their differences and work together to find real solutions.
Politics Causes So Many Problems
Division Like Crazy!
We have got to deal with the division in the country. The path we're on is not sustainable. How did we get here? What can we do? Can it be
Gerrymandering: Making a Mockery of Democracy since 1812
Partisan gerrymandering doesn't reflect the will of the people. Entrenched political powers decide their voters instead of the other way around.
Office Politics
Everyone aspires to be successful, and win trophies with the title “best” inscribed. Some people will go to any length, even if it means backstabbing, breaking a few bones, or
So Much Anger
We are all FURIOUS! So much anger and hate is destroying the country. Why are we all so angry? What can we do to get it under control?
The Health Care Crisis
The Health Care system is terribly broken and is costing us a fortune. We can do better.
Why Politics Are So Corrosive
Most of us are turned off by politics. We understand politics are often petty and just-about always counter-productive. There are so many reasons politics are so corrosive to the country.
An AI’s Letter to A Politician – “Forgive Me if I Remain Skeptical. After All, Your Lips Are Moving”
Every time I hear you speak, I can't help but think of Meghan Trainor's hit song "Your Lips Are Moving."
Anticompetitive Acquisitions
Anticompetitive acquisitions by huge corporations cause damage across the planet. Market consolidation hurts us all and is making a bad situation worse.
Astroturfing: Making Friends and Influencing People – Without Really Trying
From dinner conversations to desperate marketing tactics, have you ever encountered a situation where it seemed like what people were saying wasn't quite right? Perhaps their passionate commitment to something
Extrepublicrats – Causing All the Trouble
The rise of extrepublicrats is a sad reflection of the state of our country. They are increasingly making it difficult to have civil conversations about important issues.
Government Spending is Out of Control
Irresponsible government spending is a massive problem. The deficit continues to grow and its only getting worse. Why is it to high?
Lobbying – Just Super Lame
Money in government is really messing things up. Learn about lobbying and how it is destroying America.
Nobody leaves money on the table
People generally want to maximize their outcomes and take advantage of opportunities for gain.
Our Broken Election System
Democracy depends on the election system to provide accountability. That is not happening. The system is broken. Here's why.
Regulatory Capture – When Corporations Control The Government
Corporations and politicians work together to harm the general public so that they can squeeze a few more pennies of profit.
Rent Seeking
Rent seeking is an insidious problem that corrodes our economy. Lobbyings ensure the most connected get the tax dollars, and we all loose.
Rising Inequality – Enough is Enough
Increasing inequality is not sustainable. Where does it come from? What can we do? Unless we reduce inequality we are headed for catastrophe.
The Influence of Money in Government
Big money circulating in Washington is destroying the country. Elected officials aren't responsible to the people, and only care about their bank accounts.
Goals
With better politics, we can promote many of the most important goals we have.
A Functioning Government
Our government must function properly. Find out why it's so important to have a functioning government today!
Competent Leaders
Is it too much to ask for real leadership? Having adults in the room would go a long way toward making things better. Can we do it?
Government Accountability
Attaining Government Accountability - The only way to create a better country is to ensure our elected leaders are accountable to us. We need politicians to do what's best for
More Accountability
Increased accountability can drive progress. Lack of consequences for wrongdoing are detrimental. More accountability is crucial for a better future.
Real News: Unbiased Sources of Information
A functioning Democracy requires a trustworthy media. We can't hold the powerful accountable if we don't know what's happening. We need real news.
Strategies
It won’t be easy to create accountability and reasonability in the political arena. Many powerful people play politics and like the status quo just fine.
But the good news is that there’s no shortage of ways to bring accountability to politics.
Here are some ways to reduce the harm politics causes:
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
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 is the only way to move forward. Reaching our common goals can only happen if lots of people work together.
Eliminating Dark Money
The influence of dark money erodes democracy and creates an imbalance that heavily favors corporations and wealthy individuals.
Follow the Golden Rule
We've all heard the famous adage to ‘treat others as you want to be treated’. But how much weight does it really hold? In a world where we challenge almost
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.
Promoting the Common Good
Doing what's best for society at large instead of what benefits a small minority is the best way to move forward.
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.
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.
Voting Better
By becoming better voters we create a government that represents our collective values.
Politics is about solving problems, not winning elections. When politicians squabble about nonsense, the country burns.
We need leaders who will work together.
We need a productive political class.
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