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Policies @AndrewYang had on his platform that he was ridiculed or made fun of for having, that we're now getting to say #YangWasRight about is astounding.
See thread for each I've noticed so far.
#yanggang
See thread for each I've noticed so far.
#yanggang
1) Freedom Dividend https://www.yang2020.com/policies/the-freedom-dividend/
We have somewhere between 45-60% depending on the polls that show adults in support of UBI
We have somewhere between 45-60% depending on the polls that show adults in support of UBI
2) Fighting the rise of White Nationalism and Domestic Terrorism
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/fight-white-nationalism-extremism/
Ex. The 16yo boy in WI and all of the various "militia" groups like the Proudboys/Boogaloo/KKK
See Also: #3) Fight the spread of hateful ideas https://www.yang2020.com/policies/fight-the-spread-of-hateful-ideas/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/fight-white-nationalism-extremism/
Ex. The 16yo boy in WI and all of the various "militia" groups like the Proudboys/Boogaloo/KKK
See Also: #3) Fight the spread of hateful ideas https://www.yang2020.com/policies/fight-the-spread-of-hateful-ideas/
4) Modernize Voting
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/modernize-voting/
The issues we are having right now with voting, both from an accessibility standpoint and, during this year in particular, risk of Covid19. We need to improve access to voting (personally I think it should follow Australia's system)
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/modernize-voting/
The issues we are having right now with voting, both from an accessibility standpoint and, during this year in particular, risk of Covid19. We need to improve access to voting (personally I think it should follow Australia's system)
5) Human-Centered Capitalism
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/human-capitalism/
Just because the stock market is up that doesn't mean the country is
See also: #6 - American Scorecard
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/measuring-the-economy/
Which provides a way for it to be tracked, displayed & so everyone knows how we're doing at a glance
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/human-capitalism/
Just because the stock market is up that doesn't mean the country is
See also: #6 - American Scorecard
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/measuring-the-economy/
Which provides a way for it to be tracked, displayed & so everyone knows how we're doing at a glance
7) American Mall Act
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/american-mall-act/
Our stores are closing at an alarming rate due to covid19, significantly speeding up the death of retail. 42% won't return. As jobs get automated, stores close & we get more blight in neighborhoods and decrease of investment and growth
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/american-mall-act/
Our stores are closing at an alarming rate due to covid19, significantly speeding up the death of retail. 42% won't return. As jobs get automated, stores close & we get more blight in neighborhoods and decrease of investment and growth
8) Preventative Care & Food Security https://www.yang2020.com/policies/preventative-care-and-food-security/
Food insecurity has had a major spotlight shined on it through this pandemic. Food pantries are overrun, and people with food stamps are having an even harder time, since grocery delivery services don't accept WIC/EBT
Food insecurity has had a major spotlight shined on it through this pandemic. Food pantries are overrun, and people with food stamps are having an even harder time, since grocery delivery services don't accept WIC/EBT
9) Move to Higher Ground
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/move-to-higher-ground/
We must move away from coastlines. Climate change has increased the # of superstorms & disaster level weather happening across the country (& world) & the ever-increasing repeated cost of rebuilding is wasteful. See #HurricaneLaura
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/move-to-higher-ground/
We must move away from coastlines. Climate change has increased the # of superstorms & disaster level weather happening across the country (& world) & the ever-increasing repeated cost of rebuilding is wasteful. See #HurricaneLaura
10) Provide basic banking through USPS
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/post-offices-provide-basic-banking-services/
The gov't is worried about USPS being solvent this would kill 2 birds w/ 1 policy. It also brings banking services to millions and can provide an easy way to disburse regular monthly checks (or even just the stimulus)
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/post-offices-provide-basic-banking-services/
The gov't is worried about USPS being solvent this would kill 2 birds w/ 1 policy. It also brings banking services to millions and can provide an easy way to disburse regular monthly checks (or even just the stimulus)
11) Invest in Telehealth & improve access to Drs
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/investing-in-telehealth/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/expanding-medical-licensure/
This one's obvious, as Covid19 has shown us how access to healthcare is extremely necessary. The tech and access improvements over the past 6mo should have been happening for 6+ years
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/investing-in-telehealth/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/expanding-medical-licensure/
This one's obvious, as Covid19 has shown us how access to healthcare is extremely necessary. The tech and access improvements over the past 6mo should have been happening for 6+ years
12-15) Climate Change & Fossil Fuels
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/climate-change/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/fossil-fuels-their-days-are-over/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/reduce-wildfires/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/flood-prevention/
Superstorms & Flooding (Laura), Wildfires (CA having more acres burned in 2020 than the state of Deleware), Hotspots (the temps in the southwest)
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/climate-change/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/fossil-fuels-their-days-are-over/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/reduce-wildfires/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/flood-prevention/
Superstorms & Flooding (Laura), Wildfires (CA having more acres burned in 2020 than the state of Deleware), Hotspots (the temps in the southwest)
16-20) Voting Rights & Access
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/early-voting-and-vote-by-mail/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/voting-for-people-with-disabilities-pwd/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/automatic-voter-registration/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/amend-the-voting-rights-act/
He's not the only one saying ▲ but ▼ is not talked about much
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/native-american-voting-rights-and-polling-locations/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/early-voting-and-vote-by-mail/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/voting-for-people-with-disabilities-pwd/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/automatic-voter-registration/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/amend-the-voting-rights-act/
He's not the only one saying ▲ but ▼ is not talked about much
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/native-american-voting-rights-and-polling-locations/
21-24) Technology
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/trucking-czar/
60 min on 8/23: automated driving & it's effects on the trucking industry
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/data-property-right/
Facebook/Google/others just testified before congress about ^
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/regulating-ai-emerging-technologies/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/reviveota/
Revive Office of Technology
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/trucking-czar/
60 min on 8/23: automated driving & it's effects on the trucking industry
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/data-property-right/
Facebook/Google/others just testified before congress about ^
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/regulating-ai-emerging-technologies/
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/reviveota/
Revive Office of Technology
Did I miss some? What else has been showing up that #YangWasRight about?
https://www.yang2020.com/policies
He's got 151 policies, this only covered 24 of them
https://www.yang2020.com/policies
He's got 151 policies, this only covered 24 of them
A few that have been pointed out:
25) The Penny Makes No Cents
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/no-pennies/
The coin shortage was making a lot of waves, and a lot of folks were/are talking about this policy now, after having laughed at it during the campaign
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2020/07/14/890435359/is-it-time-to-kill-the-penny
25) The Penny Makes No Cents
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/no-pennies/
The coin shortage was making a lot of waves, and a lot of folks were/are talking about this policy now, after having laughed at it during the campaign
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2020/07/14/890435359/is-it-time-to-kill-the-penny
26-27)Mental Health policies
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/mental-health/
^ Overall is being talked about a lot, it needs to be treated like any other medical condition
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/free-marriage-counseling/
^So much more domestic abuse is happening due to being locked in together
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/mental-health/
^ Overall is being talked about a lot, it needs to be treated like any other medical condition
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/free-marriage-counseling/
^So much more domestic abuse is happening due to being locked in together
28) Mental Health in the Whitehouse
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/white-house-psychologist/
There is so much stress on how folks in the Whitehouse must be having problems right now from a mental health standpoint. That's the only explanation some have for what's going on
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/white-house-psychologist/
There is so much stress on how folks in the Whitehouse must be having problems right now from a mental health standpoint. That's the only explanation some have for what's going on
29) Every Cop gets a Camera
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/every-cop-gets-camera/
While not exactly the strategy that is being taken right now, the topic is definitely relevant.
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/every-cop-gets-camera/
While not exactly the strategy that is being taken right now, the topic is definitely relevant.
30) Ranked Choice Voting
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/rankedchoice/
In Massachusetts, we've got @Yeson2rcv And there's a lot of efforts happening in other states too
https://www.fairvote.org/rcv_2020_ballot_measures and
https://www.fairvote.org/new_ranked_choice_voting_in_states#2020_legislation_advancing_ranked_choice_voting have good non-exhaustive lists of RCV efforts
It's getting some decent press now
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/rankedchoice/
In Massachusetts, we've got @Yeson2rcv And there's a lot of efforts happening in other states too
https://www.fairvote.org/rcv_2020_ballot_measures and
https://www.fairvote.org/new_ranked_choice_voting_in_states#2020_legislation_advancing_ranked_choice_voting have good non-exhaustive lists of RCV efforts
It's getting some decent press now
31) Democracy Dollars
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/democracydollars/
One of the major issues in politics is that people who need change the most don't have the money to play in the political system, which also affects BIPOC people far more.
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/democracydollars/
One of the major issues in politics is that people who need change the most don't have the money to play in the political system, which also affects BIPOC people far more.
32) Modernize the Grid!
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/grid-modernization/
With the outages from Iowa's Derecho, the fires in CA, the Ice outages that happen every winter, and now Laura wiping out many areas in LA and TX. The heat outages when too many people have AC's on.
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/grid-modernization/
With the outages from Iowa's Derecho, the fires in CA, the Ice outages that happen every winter, and now Laura wiping out many areas in LA and TX. The heat outages when too many people have AC's on.
