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6: "What a Pro-Democracy Economy Could Look Like"

Let’s be clear: this isn’t about turning America into something it’s not. It’s about rebuilding what once made it great—and  fixing what’s been stolen from working people  for the last 50 years. A  pro-democracy economy  means  you have a say  in how your country and your workplace run. It means wealth comes  from  work—not from rigging the system. Here’s what that could look like: 1. Jobs that actually pay enough to live on. Not three side hustles. Not relying on credit cards. A single, full-time job should pay for food, rent, health care, and savings. That’s not a radical idea—that’s what your grandparents had. 2. Healthcare tied to your humanity—not your employer. The richest country in the world shouldn’t have people dying because they can’t afford insulin or avoiding checkups because they lost their job. A healthy population is a strong nation. 3. Schools that build futures—not debt. From vocational training to public universities, education ...

1: “Class Warfare Is Real — And You’re Not the One Waging It”

You’ve worked hard your whole life. You value independence, responsibility, and freedom from government overreach. You believe in America as a land of opportunity. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: You’re being played. Not by your neighbors. Not by immigrants. Not by the person on welfare. You’re being played by the  top 1% , who’ve been quietly rewriting the rules of the game while convincing the rest of us to blame each other. Think about it: Wages have stagnated  since the 1970s, even as worker productivity has soared. Who kept the profits? Tax cuts  for the wealthy get sold to you as “pro-growth,” but where’s your share of the growth? During COVID,  billionaires increased their wealth by over $2 trillion , while small businesses collapsed and you got a $1,200 check. You pay taxes on every dollar you earn. Many corporations pay  zero. This isn’t the “free market.” This is  rigged capitalism. Call this what it is:  class warfare.   The ultra-r...