As the economy evolves through shifts like AI and globalization, should we set up guardrails to ensure that a full-time income covers a household's basic needs while rewarding hard work? If so, what should they be, or why not?

Addressing Affordability

Your Voice in a New Era of Deliberation

The American dream has always been anchored in a simple promise: if you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to provide a stable life for your family. But as AI transforms industries and global markets shift beneath our feet, that anchor is dragging. Today, many full-time workers find that basic needs are unaffordable, even as productivity soars.

Whether we should establish new economic guardrails—or allow the market to adapt on its own—is a choice that will define our future. This is not just a debate for pundits or politicians; it is a choice for the people.

A New Way to Have Your Say

You are participating in a Civil Pursuit, a pioneering tool for national deliberation. This is your opportunity to be part of a new way of being governed—one that moves past the noise of social media and the gridlock of traditional politics.

The power of this tool is in our numbers. Both the participant count and the evolving results are visible to everyone. The more people who join this deliberation, the more weight our shared conclusions carry—creating a clear, undeniable signal that pressures our representatives to act on the path we choose together.

What to Expect

This is a collaborative journey where your perspective is the primary driver. In this process, we will be:

• Providing Ideas: Sharing your unique vision for the value of work and how—or if—our economic rules should change.
• Considering Others: Reading and reflecting on the diverse perspectives of your fellow citizens.
• Providing Thoughtful Feedback: Engaging with different viewpoints to find strengths and address concerns.
• Converging on Solutions: Continuing this cycle of refinement until we converge onto ideas that we can broadly support.

By participating, you are proving that productive, respectful deliberation is still possible. Let’s move beyond the rhetoric and work together to find the path that will make Americans thrive for years to come.