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Project 2026

A Progressive, common-sense approach to make the American Dream affordable and reform our political system.


Affordable Health Care

We believe – affordable health care is a fundamental human right for all Americans.

We support

Reduce Costs Through Transparency and Competition – Drive down health care and prescription drug costs through transparency, negotiation, and anti-monopoly enforcement.

Expand and Strengthen Public Insurance Options – Increase access and affordability through public insurance alternatives.

Reform the Payment and Delivery System – Improve outcomes and reduce inefficiencies in care delivery.

Fund the System Fairly and Sustainably- Ensure health care affordability without jeopardizing federal finances.

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Free and Fair Elections

We believe all Federal elections should be free and fair.

We support  – 

Expand Voter Access – Ensure every eligible American can vote without obstacles.

End Gerrymandering – Ensure fair representation by eliminating partisan map drawing.

Increase Transparency in Campaign Financing – Expose dark money and ensure voters know who is funding elections.

Strengthen Election Security and Integrity – Protect the vote from fraud, interference, and technical failure.

Promote Civic Trust and Accountability – Educate, engage, and hold all election actors accountable.

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Equitable Taxation

We believe everyone, including the affluent and corporations, should pay their fair share of taxes.

We support

Ensure High-Income Earners Pay a Fair Share – Make the U.S. tax system more progressive by requiring the wealthiest individuals to contribute proportionally.

Close Corporate Tax Loopholes and Ensure Global Fairness – Ensure that corporations contribute fairly to public revenue, especially highly profitable multinational firms.

Protect and Support Low- and Middle-Income Families – Ease the tax burden on working-class Americans while encouraging upward mobility.

Strengthen the IRS for Enforcement and Efficiency- Increase compliance and fairness by improving tax collection and enforcement.

Promote Long-Term Fiscal Stability and Public Trust – Build a sustainable, fair revenue system that funds critical programs while preserving economic vitality.

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Women’s Health

We believe –  all women’s health care decisions are a fundamental right that must be protected.

We support

Guarantee Comprehensive Women’s Health Care as a Right – Recognize and protect women’s health—including reproductive and mental health—as a fundamental right.

Expand Access to Abortion and Reproductive Services – Ensure safe, legal, and affordable abortion is accessible in all states, regardless of ZIP code or income.

Improve Maternal Health and Outcomes – Address the U.S. maternal health crisis, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and rural women

Ensure Affordable and Inclusive Coverage – Guarantee that women of all ages and backgrounds can afford comprehensive healthcare.

Promote Education, Research, and Workforce Development – Address long-standing gaps in women’s health education, data, and access to trained providers.

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Social Security and Medicare

We believe – that Social Security and Medicare are vital programs for Senior Citizens.

We support – 

Ensure Long-Term Solvency –Stabilize Social Security and Medicare trust funds without cutting benefits for working families.

Expand and Protect Benefits- Preserve core promises while improving quality of life for beneficiaries.

Improve Administrative Efficiency and Equity – Modernize operations to improve access, reduce waste, and deliver better service.

Lower Health Care Costs for Medicare  -Reduce Medicare’s long-term costs through smarter health care policy—not benefit cuts.

Strengthen Public Trust and Future-Proof the System – Maintain confidence in Social Security and Medicare as universal, dependable programs.

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Climate Change

We believe – climate change is real and poses a clear and present danger.

We support

Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 – Transition the U.S. economy to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through clean energy investment and sector-wide transformation.

Decarbonize Transportation and Industry – Transition the highest-emitting sectors to clean technologies and efficient practices.

Build Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice – Protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems while ensuring a just transition.

Lead International Climate Cooperation – Reclaim U.S. leadership in global climate efforts through diplomacy, finance, and innovation.

Mobilize Innovation, Workforce, and Public Engagement – Drive climate action through American innovation, job creation, and civic participation.

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Foreign Policy and Free Trade

We believe – that as a world leader, the US has an obligation to work with its allies politically and economically.

We support –

Rebuild and Modernize U.S. Global Alliances –Strengthen diplomatic alliances to promote global stability and shared democratic values.

Promote Free, Fair, and Equitable Trade –Foster open markets that benefit American workers, consumers, and allies.

Restore U.S. Leadership on Global Challenges – Lead international efforts to address climate change, health, technology, and conflict.

Balance National Security with Diplomacy –Use diplomacy as the first tool of foreign policy, while maintaining smart national defense.

Integrate Economic Diplomacy with Domestic Priorities –Integrate Economic Diplomacy with Domestic Priorities

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Immigration

We believe- that legal immigration is a valuable asset for the USA.

We support  –

Modernize Legal Immigration –Create a legal immigration system that reflects the needs of the 21st-century economy and respects family unity.

Provide a Pathway to Citizenship –Integrate undocumented immigrants who contribute to the economy and society, especially Dreamers and long-term residents

Restore Order and Fairness to the Asylum System – Rebuild an efficient, lawful asylum process that reflects U.S. humanitarian commitments.

Secure the Border with Smart, Humane Policies – Ensure a secure, functional border that upholds U.S. laws and values.

Align Immigration with Economic and Humanitarian Goals – Make immigration policy work for national prosperity and global leadership.

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Federal Debt

We believe – the expanding federal debt is a serious concern that transfers obligations and the payment of interest to our children.

We support

Smart Spending Reforms – Reduce waste, fraud, and duplication across federal agencies without cutting essential services.

Modernize and Strengthen the Tax Code – Raise fair revenue from individuals and corporations while closing loopholes and broadening the tax base.

Tame Mandatory Spending Growth Without Harm – Control long-term costs in programs like Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid while maintaining core benefits.

Cap and Prioritize Defense and Non-Defense Discretionary Spending – Maintain strong national security and essential services while controlling overall federal outlays.

Pass a Long-Term Debt Stabilization Act – Create a credible, enforceable framework to reduce debt as a share of GDP over time.

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Supreme Court

We believe – the Supreme Court should be politically independent and serve as a check on the other branches of government.

We support

A Mandatory Code of Ethics – Ensure the Supreme Court adheres to the same professional standards as other judges and public officials.

Impose Term Limits and Scheduled Rotations – Promote judicial independence while preventing lifetime entrenchment and political gamesmanship.

Increase Transparency and Public Access –Enhance public understanding and trust in the Court’s decisions and operations.

Reinforce Judicial Independence and Neutrality- Protect the Court from external political pressures and ensure impartiality.

Reform Appointment and Confirmation Processes – Depoliticize the process of selecting and confirming justices.

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Presidential Integrity & Accountability

We believe- the office of the President is a sacred trust.

All Presidents should put the interests of the US ahead of their personal or financial concerns.

We support –

Strengthen Financial Transparency and Ethics – Ensure the president is free from financial conflicts of interest and operates with full transparency.

Reform the Presidential Pardon Power – Prevent the abuse of clemency power for corrupt, self-serving, or politically motivated purposes.

Reinforce Rule of Law and Legal Accountability – Ensure that the president is not above the law and can be held accountable for criminal or unconstitutional behavior.

Strengthen Oversight and Separation of Powers – Reinvigorate checks and balances between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Safeguard Elections and Presidential Conduct in Office – Protect democratic institutions and ensure presidential campaigns and conduct remain fair, lawful, and free from foreign influence.

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Improve Government Efficiency

We believe – with the recent decimation of the federal government, there is a significant opportunity to rebuild both its effectiveness and its efficiency.

We support –

Modernize Federal Technology and Data Infrastructure – Upgrade outdated systems and unify federal IT platforms to improve service delivery, cybersecurity, and decision-making.

Reform the Federal Hiring and Workforce System – Build a modern, skilled, and accountable federal workforce that meets 21st-century demands.

Consolidate and Streamline Agencies and Programs – Reduce duplication, overlap, and inefficiency across agencies and programs.

Overhaul Budgeting and Accountability Mechanisms – Make federal budgeting more responsive, transparent, and results-oriented.

Empower Inspectors General and Strengthen Oversight – Ensure rigorous, independent oversight of federal programs and executive actions.

Conduct a full and accurate audit of the Pentagon – Bring the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) into compliance with the Chief Financial Officers Act, which requires an annual audit. It has been out of compliance since 1990.

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