Informing and empowering moderates and independents
Most Americans are in the sensible middle yet no longer have a voice in national or state politics.
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Americans know by heart the inalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence - Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. No other constitution or founding document lists this right - Opportunity - as the enduring right which distinguishes the USA. Often described as the American Dream - if you work hard, you can succeed here despite wherever you’re from, whatever your background or ethnic origin.
On May 26 Sequoia Union High School District settlement with six brave families will require annual antisemitism training.
As parents of 3 M-A teenagers, we’re very concerned about Ethnic Studies Curriculum teaching our kids U.S. history through the lens of oppressed versus oppressor, which divides our communities rather than celebrating the journeys of immigrants who have overcome discrimination.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, until we defeat the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, there will continue to be terrorism in the Middle East.
Imagine a peaceful, modern Iran integrated into the world’s economy - an Iran that not only doesn’t make a nuclear bomb, but also ends support of terrorist proxies Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis, stops making ballistic missiles.
Can drones put out wildfires? A Predator B drone can carry over 3,000 lbs of fire retardant. Satellites can detect hot spots.
What if we had a fleet of drones to extinguish fires in the first 30 minutes before they became wildfires?
Kill the mismanaged High Speed Rail to nowhere and instead extend BART and CalTrain to affordable communities.
Build Moffett City instead of forcing higher density on the Peninsula. Mag7 employers contribute infrastructure. Relieve South Bay cities of RHNA obligations.
“The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund will be able to pay 100 percent of total scheduled benefits until 2033.. At that time, the fund’s reserves will become depleted and continuing program income [payroll tax] will be sufficient to pay 77 percent of total scheduled benefits,” according to the 2025 Social Security Trust Report.
Instead of investing in 2.5% yield T-bills, if the Trust Fund invested in the S&P500 index (annual return of 10.6% since 2005) would delay Trust Fund depletion until 2040, giving time for policy makers to reform Social Security to ensure sustainability for future generations.
Air Traffic Controllers need help. Early 2025 a Blackhawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines plane on final approach to Reagan National (DCA), killing 67; air traffic control staffing shortages slowed Newark Liberty airport in the summer, and the recent government shutdown caused controllers to take second jobs driving DoorDash
AI-enhanced Air Traffic Collision Warning system
AI re-routing air corridors for more separation
AI to assess mechanical failures in flight
TSA ticket fee funds FAA like USPS to ensure air traffic controllers get paid during future shutdowns
AG Rob Bonta just stuck it to cities with his letter forcing Menlo Park to allow two 39-story apartment towers, the tallest between SF and San Jose, and the most egregious example of Builder’s Remedy punitive penalty.
Over the last decade, the Sacramento supermajority has taken away local control over zoning with a one-size-fits-all unfunded state mandate called the Housing Element, including SB9 ending single-family zoning.