The Big Ideas Project

Train corrections staff and law enforcement to make everyone safer

Submitted by Nancy in Society & Community Dec. 10, 2014, 6:57 p.m.

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#1897

49 votes

Create a scoring system to reveal costs to society in one simple number (or up to 3) to be printed on packaging (like calories or tobacco warnings). Plus points would be given for locally produced, durability, recyclability, etc., but minus points for high use of power, toxic ingredients, short use, costly disposal, low wage workers who file for state supports.

Submitted by Michaela M. F. from PA in Society & Community Dec. 29, 2014, 3:16 p.m.

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#1909

48 votes

A citizen's advisory board of people of color who are volunteers who would go on ride-alongs with the police, go to briefings with the police, view crimes scenes, conduct community meetings and submit a monthy report to their board director, elected by the board and the board can appoint whites at their discretion.

Submitted by gkm1014 in Society & Community Dec. 10, 2014, 10:38 p.m.

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#1909

48 votes

Federally decriminalize all drug consumption. Sentence convicted drug dealers to life in prison. Further, offer a federal bounty of $100,000 to any informant whose cooperation and testimony leads to the conviction of the dealer. This new federal fund would be funded through an increase in corporate income tax. Once dealers are on the run we can turn our focus to helping addicts regain control of their lives.

Submitted by Kyle in Society & Community Dec. 30, 2014, 2:37 a.m. 1

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#1946

45 votes

End homelessness by building homes, quickly. The government should establish a homebuilding agency that will build new housing until there are no more homeless people. This newly built housing should be sold not only to nonprofits, but to housed, middle class people as well, because as long as the overall number of houses increases, prices decrease, and fewer people will become homeless. This is a basic market intervention.

Submitted by wg2001 in Society & Community Jan. 5, 2015, 2:13 a.m. 1

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#1961

44 votes

For decades we have protected the environment by requiring "Environmental Impact Statements" before approving projects that might hurt the environment. Similarly, we need "RACIAL IMPACT STATEMENTS" that would examine how a proposed law or regulation or project would affect racial minorities and the goal of racial justice.

Submitted by Glen in Society & Community Dec. 10, 2014, 7:35 p.m.

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#1982

42 votes

End exclusionary zoning so the housing market is free. Freedom leads to prosperity. Housing is a necessity of life. We all have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. So we all should be free to be happy in a home of our own choosing.

Submitted by hermanjamers in Society & Community Dec. 10, 2014, 4:27 p.m. 1

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#2000

41 votes

Rentals with a no pet policy be allowed tax breaks each renter that adopts a shelter pet. No pet store will feature ANY animals except from local shelters. END BSL! ANY race horse owner that does nurse mare foals loses their racing privileges 5 years. Undercover inspectors for horse shows. Close the BLM Chasing horses with helicopters babies die because they can't withstand constant running.

Submitted by Terry in Society & Community Dec. 18, 2014, 9:19 p.m.

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#2037

38 votes

Ban all firearms except for police officers. No more selling guns of any type.

Submitted by Diane L. from CA in Society & Community Dec. 19, 2014, 2:06 a.m.

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#2037

38 votes

Start a world renowned system for cutting down on the mass human populations on this planet that are stripping it of it's natural resources at alarming rates just so the very few money barons can keep the masses on the verge of just keeping our heads below water. Pass laws on how many children people should have because if some of the religions on this earth have their way this planet earth is on the path of self destruction. This may sound cruel, but something drastic has to be done.

Submitted by krad-fm in Society & Community Dec. 11, 2014, 11:57 a.m.

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#2046

37 votes

Homeownership for Millenials, the generation hardest hit by the Great Recession (or Great Depression for many). This can be achieved by strengthening their financial abilities: Make downpayment 5% or 10% depending on median housing prices, without strings attached, and at 2% interest rate which far exceeds current bank savings interest rates. Building a house is creating wealth in the economy and jobs. A win for Millenials, society and their communities.

Submitted by ElizabethT in Society & Community Dec. 10, 2014, 6:16 p.m.

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#2046

37 votes

Teach everyone how to be assertive, rather than supporting the traditional teachings of passive or aggressive behaviors. Assertive behavior is based on respect for both oneself and others, where both passive and aggressive behaviors are based on disrespect.

Submitted by dovelane in Society & Community Dec. 19, 2014, 8:31 a.m.

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#2071

35 votes

Since we have an African American in the most powerful position in todays world we need to acknowledge the main problem in race relations is mostly due to the opportunities given to some but not all, The fastest and most effective means of removing racial desrimination would be to remove the biggest divide which is to remove any and all minority status and have all and only American citizens on an equal playing field and all non citizens in a position to work towards the benifits of citizenship.

Submitted by Stephen Cramer in Society & Community Dec. 18, 2014, 7:44 p.m.

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#2091

34 votes

Reward CEO's in publicly held corporations for steering their companies toward products, services, and policies for the public good. Make Executive compensation in publicly held corporations, beyond base salary, contingent on measurable contributions to the public good. Change corporate culture to benefit the many not the few. The Idea that CEO's are responsible to the stock holders needs to be extended in publicly held corporations to the public.

Submitted by marklyurkiw in Society & Community Jan. 7, 2015, 10:23 p.m.

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#2091

34 votes

Provide a $100 tax deduction for any parent coach, girl or boy scout leader, etc., who is not otherwise compensated for this activity. These people play important roles in our communities and should receive at least token recognition for their dedication and sacrifice.

Submitted by Timothy Salt in Society & Community Dec. 16, 2014, 12:50 p.m.

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#2107

33 votes

The public funds NASA and the public deserves to know the full truth about what has been discovered on the Moon and Mars. It's time to offer Richard Hoagland the job of NASA administrator. The world is paying a heavy price for our dependence on fossil fuels, and the alternative energy sources that Hoagland and Steven Greer have been investigating need to be publicized regardless of how much harm may be inflicted on familiar religious doctrines and other belief systems.

Submitted by Rob W. in Society & Community Jan. 4, 2015, 11:03 p.m.

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#2145

30 votes

Anyone convicted of a felony would have a "tracking chip" placed inside their body for "X" number of years. The released felon would know this and know if he commits any further crime the chip will prove his being there. This would effectively end crime.

Submitted by John Norton in Society & Community Dec. 18, 2014, 1:49 a.m.

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#2156

29 votes

Reduce crime, promote learning, and improve health by focusing on improving nutrition and nutrition education in low income areas. Better nutrition leads to better decisions and a higher quality of life for everyone!

Submitted by wisconsinpaul in Society & Community Jan. 6, 2015, 7:48 p.m.

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#2182

27 votes

Have North Americans totally boycott television for one month and we will be a new item on the agenda of the big spenders who are controlling everything. Boycotts are the only thing that has kind of worked in the U.S. We can march to infinity and they will just order another round of Remy.

Submitted by moose in Society & Community Dec. 31, 2014, 11:49 a.m.

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#2182

27 votes

Adopt a party-wide political strategy that works toward achieving fundamental systemic changes in wealth ownership. Workers should own their own enterprise, communities (and not corporation) should benefit from our economic production.

Submitted by Joe in Society & Community Jan. 4, 2015, 6:55 p.m.

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#2191

26 votes

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