A Platform for Democrats
< < Go Back
Now that they Republicans have completed their convention and chosen their presidential candidate, more than one columnist has asked, “What big ideas do the Democrats have to offer?”
There actually are some big reforms that are sensible and consistent with Democratic values – including a commitment to housing, health care, jobs and education. But unlike most of the Democrats’ current policy ideas, these suggestions involve less, not more, government regulation.
Free the housing market.
Let seniors go back to work.
Liberate Medicaid.
Let every school become a magnet school.
Encourage independent contracting.
There are many other potential reforms for Democrats to discover so long as they remember: the greatest potential for impactful reform begins with the need to change bad government policies.
More From Goodman Institute:
Rss Feed