Economy & Jobs
Creating an economy that rewards work, fosters innovation, and protects workers.
An economy should serve people — not the other way around. We believe in building a system where prosperity is widespread, innovation is rewarded, and no one is left behind because they were born in the wrong ZIP code. This isn’t about left or right economics — it’s about smart economics.
Grow the Economy from the Middle Out
Wealth doesn't trickle down — it circulates.
We support:
Targeted tax relief for middle- and working-class families, especially those with children or caregiving responsibilities.
Incentives for small businesses and startups, not just multinational corporations.
Infrastructure and clean energy investment as long-term job creators and economic multipliers.
Living Wage, Not Bare Minimum
If you work full-time, you shouldn’t live in poverty.
We advocate:
Gradual federal minimum wage increases, indexed to local cost of living and inflation.
Wage subsidies for small businesses in transition to higher minimums.
Elimination of the tipped minimum wage, replaced with standard fair compensation across sectors.
Universal Basic Income Pilot Programs
Let’s stop arguing and start testing.
We propose:
Federally funded UBI pilots in urban, rural, and mixed communities.
Conditional trials tied to automation risk and cost-of-living disparities.
Rigorous evaluation of outcomes (employment, well-being, innovation) to guide future scale-up.
Labor Rights & Worker Empowerment
Strong economies need strong workers.
We support:
Federal right-to-organize protections and streamlined union certification.
Portable benefits systems so gig and freelance workers don’t lose health care or retirement access.
Crackdowns on wage theft, unpaid internships, and forced arbitration clauses.
Smarter Tax Policy
Tax the system, not success.
We propose:
Closing loopholes that allow multinational corporations to hide profits offshore.
Progressive capital gains reforms, rewarding long-term investment over speculation.
Simplified personal tax filing, with auto-filled returns for most Americans.
Occupational Licensing Reform
You shouldn’t need 1,200 hours of training to braid hair.
We advocate:
Federal guidelines for license portability, especially for military spouses and relocating workers.
Sunset clauses on licensing boards, forcing periodic review of necessity and fairness.
Distinguishing between safety-sensitive roles and gatekeeping industries with no public benefit.
Automation & the Future of Work
Prepare, don’t panic.
We support:
Job retraining programs funded by automation-era tech revenues.
Tax incentives for companies that invest in human upskilling rather than layoffs.
Ongoing study of AI labor displacement, with annual updates and policy recommendations.
Support for Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Big business gets bailouts. Small business needs backup.
We propose:
Universal access to zero-interest startup loans, especially in underserved communities.
Simplified compliance systems to reduce the regulatory burden for small operations.
Tax credits for hiring first-time employees or apprentices.