How it could be different

An open primary system could be used to reduce partisanship

In states, an “open primary” system in which every candidate for a particular office, regardless of party, appears on the same ballot, could be created to allow voters a wider range of candidates and reduce candidate partisanship. The top two voted, even if they belonged to the same party, could continue on to the general election.

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http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/07/how-to-turn-republicans-and-democrats-into-americans/308521/1/

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U.S. Elections / Voting U.S. Government

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A welfare emergency fund could be triggered into action by a poor economy

By Hicbd

A welfare emergency fund could be be triggered into effect by high poverty and unemployment indicators versus Congress having to put it into effect.

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http://www.spotlightonpoverty.org/exclusivecommentary.aspx?id=6a03f0df-5913-429b-8110-2b0260b0c9c1

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Global Poverty U.S. TANF (Welfare) Public Benefits / Social Safety Net Economic Policy

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Conifers (spruce, pines, firs) could be used in tea, syrups, and other foods/drinks

By Hicbd

Spruce and pines could be used to make beer, syrup, chewing gum, cocktails, or tea. Spruce is a natural source of Vitamin C.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spruce#Food_and_medicine
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/11/sprucing-up-your-cocktail/309107/

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Food Personal Health Drinks Tea Gum Cocktails / Mocktails Business / Invention Idea Beer Syrup Flavors Illnesses / Diseases

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Public housing recipients could be required to work, do community service, or participate in job training programs

By Hicbd

Public housing tenants who were not disabled, over the retirement age, or facing special circumstances could be required to work or participate in a work training or community service program. As it has been done in Atlanta public housing as well as the Jobs-Plus program, coordinators could be assigned to support residents in accessing resources and counseling.

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http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/nov/8/reinventing-public-housing/?page=all
http://trueslant.com/megancottrell/2010/02/12/more-public-housing-residents-employed-after-first-year-of-work-requirement/
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/15/nyregion/in-public-housing-it-s-work-volunteer-or-leave.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm

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Workforce Development / Job Training Public Housing

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Public schools could offer apprenticeships / internships

By Hicbd

As in Germany, public schools could offer a “dual system” where students could split their time between classroom coursework and apprenticeships in companies. The coursework could be structured around the job track students choose and employers could help design the curriculum and cover the program’s cost.

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http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/can-retraining-give-the-unemployed-a-second-chance-09142011.html#r=auth-s
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_education_system

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Education Workforce Development / Job Training Schools U.S. Education Apprenticeships / Internships

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The Oscars voting pool could be past Academy Award winners

By Hicbd

The current voting pool, whose members are a secret, could be dissolved and only Academy Award winners could be allowed to vote.

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http://www.good.is/post/four-ways-to-make-the-oscar-voting-smarter/

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Academy Awards Movies / Film / Cinema

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Cars could be better designed for children to reduce injuries

By Hicbd

Adjustable seatbelts or fold down seat inserts could be created to better prevent injuries than using car seats.

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https://freakonomics.com/2007/01/05/we-are-not-the-only-ones-who-think-child-car-seats-dont-work-well/
https://freakonomics.com/2005/07/09/more-evidence-on-car-seats-vs-seat-belts/
https://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/10/magazine/the-seatbelt-solution.html

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Cars / Automobiles Parenting Car Seats

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Assisted suicide / euthanasia could be legal

By Hicbd

As in Switzerland, assisted suicide could be legal so long as people undergo counseling services beforehand.

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http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/17-10/ff_smartlist_minelli
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide
http://nymag.com/news/features/parent-health-care-2012-5/index6.html

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Healthcare Dying / Death Global Human Rights Aging / Longevity Hospices / Palliative / End-of-Life Care U.S. Human Rights U.S. State Government Euthanasia / Right to Die

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Earning supplements could provide beneficial, cost-efficient effects for low-wage workers

By Hicbd

Earning supplements (a monetary payment on a monthly basis) provided to low-wage workers could encourage work, help sustain employment, and increase incomes as well as increase academic outcomes for pre-school children. If the supplements could be combined with employment services and be provided to long-term welfare recipients and unemployed, they could have larger effects.

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http://www.mdrc.org/providing-earnings-supplements-encourage-and-sustain-employment
http://evidencebasedprograms.org/wordpress/1366/canadian-self-sufficiency-project/

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