Alexander’s 51 Political Points

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Alexander’s 51 Points

1. Point 1: Indoor Vertical Farming
   • Goal: Revolutionize urban agriculture to ensure food security and sustainability.
   • Plan: Implement state-of-the-art vertical farming techniques, similar to Aerofarm in AC, NJ, to maximize food production with minimal environmental impact.
   • Benefits: Reduced transportation costs, lower water usage, and fresher produce for urban communities.
   • Call to Action: Learn more about how vertical farming can change the future of urban living.
2. Point 2: Increased Trade Ease & Incentives With ‘Sister Cities’
   • Goal: Foster international relationships and economic growth through enhanced trade with sister cities around the world.
   • Plan: Develop partnerships with selected cities to encourage cultural exchange and mutual economic benefits. Provide incentives for local businesses to engage in international trade.
   • Benefits: Diversified local economies, cultural enrichment, and stronger international ties.
   • Call to Action: Explore our sister city partnerships and see how they contribute to global understanding and prosperity.
3. Point 3: Lower-Eliminate Light Pollution
   • Goal: Protect natural night environments and reduce energy waste.
   • Plan: Implement alternative lighting solutions, enforce regulations to minimize unnecessary outdoor lighting, and establish designated dark zone areas.
   • Benefits: Preservation of wildlife habitats, improved human health, and energy savings.
   • Call to Action: Join the movement to reclaim our night skies and learn about the importance of dark zones.
4. Point 4: Provide Basic Computers for Enhanced Civic Engagement
   • Goal: Increase civic participation and modernize democracy.
   • Plan: Distribute basic computer systems to households to facilitate online voting and engagement in local government initiatives.
   • Benefits: Greater voter turnout, more informed citizenry, and enhanced democratic processes.
   • Call to Action: Discover how technology is transforming civic engagement and how you can be a part of it.
5. Point 5: Secure Online/Mobile Voting
   • Goal: Make voting more accessible and convenient for all.
   • Plan: Shift to a secure online and mobile voting system to allow citizens to vote from anywhere, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures.
   • Benefits: Increased voter participation, reduced barriers to voting, and modernization of the electoral process.
   • Call to Action: Learn about the future of voting and how we’re making it safer and more accessible for everyone.
6. Point 6: Sustainable Road Maintenance with Porous Surfaces
   • Goal: Combat environmental runoff and urban flooding.
   • Plan: Transition from non-porous to porous materials for road and street surfaces, promoting better water absorption and reducing runoff.
   • Benefits: Improved urban water management, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced road safety during heavy rains.
   • Call to Action: Understand the impact of urban runoff and how we’re planning to tackle it with innovative solutions.
7. Point 7: Police Reform and Enhanced Training
   • Goal: Ensure a trustworthy, responsible, and community-focused police force.
   • Plan: Introduce stringent recruitment processes, continuous psychological testing, and advanced training programs for law enforcement officers.
   • Benefits: Improved community relations, enhanced public safety, and a more accountable police force.
   • Call to Action: Learn about our commitment to police reform and how we’re building trust within the community.
8. Point 8: Urban Infrastructure Enhancement
   • Goal: Revitalize urban spaces for better livability and convenience.
   • Plan: Install public amenities like trash cans and restrooms on every street corner, and experiment with short-distance aerial rail systems to alleviate ground traffic.
   • Benefits: Cleaner streets, improved public health, and innovative transportation solutions.
   • Call to Action: Explore our urban renewal projects and how they are making a difference in everyday life.
9. Point 9: Universal Basic Income (UBI)
   • Goal: Provide financial security and reduce inequality.
   • Plan: Introduce a monthly basic income for all citizens to cover essential living expenses.
   • Benefits: Alleviation of poverty, reduced stress about basic needs, and greater economic stability.
   • Call to Action: Understand the concept of UBI and how it can be a game-changer for our society.
10. Point 10: Eco-Bridges
    • Goal: Promote wildlife conservation and habitat connectivity.
    • Plan: Construct eco-bridges to provide safe crossing paths for wildlife, reducing roadkill and habitat fragmentation.
    • Benefits: Enhanced biodiversity, improved ecosystems, and a greener urban landscape.
    • Call to Action: Join us in supporting wildlife conservation through innovative infrastructure solutions.
11. Point 11: Implementing Critical Race Theory in Education
    • Goal: Foster a more inclusive and accurate understanding of history and society.
    • Plan: Integrate Critical Race Theory into school curricula to provide diverse perspectives and address systemic inequalities.
    • Benefits: A more socially aware and empathetic generation, reduced racial prejudices, and a deeper understanding of societal structures.
    • Call to Action: Learn about the importance of diverse narratives in education and support inclusive learning.
12. Point 12: Underground Living Spaces
    • Goal: Innovative utilization of urban space and promoting sustainable living.
    • Plan: Develop underground living complexes with modern amenities, focusing on sustainability and efficient use of space.
    • Benefits: Reduced urban sprawl, energy-efficient housing, and novel solutions to housing shortages.
    • Call to Action: Explore how underground living can reshape our concept of urban development.
13. Point 13: Advocating for Financial Regulation Reform
    • Goal: Ensure a stable and fair financial system.
    • Plan: Petition for a modern version of the Glass-Steagall Act to separate investment and commercial banking, reducing speculative risks.
    • Benefits: A more robust banking system, reduced risk of financial crises, and increased consumer protection.
    • Call to Action: Understand the impact of financial regulations and how they can safeguard our economy.
14. Point 14: Enforcing Human Rights Globally
    • Goal: Strengthen the global commitment to human rights.
    • Plan: Advocate for the United Nations to include enforcement mechanisms in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, using the Russian-Ukraine conflict as a reference point.
    • Benefits: Greater accountability for human rights violations, increased global stability, and reinforced international laws.
    • Call to Action: Join our campaign to strengthen global human rights protections.
15. Point 15: Separation of Church and State
    • Goal: Uphold secular principles in government.
    • Plan: Work towards the complete separation of church and state, including reversing historical additions like “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance.
    • Benefits: A more inclusive, unbiased government policy, and respect for diverse beliefs and religions.
    • Call to Action: Support our initiative to maintain a secular state and ensure equal representation for all belief systems.
16. Point 16: Comprehensive Education Reform
    • Goal: Create a more informed and financially literate society.
    • Plan: Implement Critical Race Theory, Financial Literacy, and fundamental laws of the U.S. and state in school curricula.
    • Benefits: Empowered students with a more profound understanding of societal dynamics, better personal finance management, and awareness of legal rights and responsibilities.
    • Call to Action: Discover how comprehensive education reform can build a more knowledgeable and responsible society.
17. Point 17: Support for Indoor Vertical Farms and Aquaculture
    • Goal: Promote sustainable agriculture and food security.
    • Plan: Offer government incentives and assistance for the development of Indoor Vertical Farms and Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture.
    • Benefits: Sustainable food production, reduced environmental impact, and bolstered local economies.
    • Call to Action: Learn about the future of farming and how we’re supporting innovative agricultural practices.
18. Point 18: Currency Secularization
    • Goal: Reinforce the separation of church and state in all national symbols.
    • Plan: Petition for the removal of the phrase “In God We Trust” from U.S. currency.
    • Benefits: An affirmation of secular values in national symbols, respecting diverse beliefs.
    • Call to Action: Support our movement for a secular representation in national symbols and currency.
19. Point 19: Revisiting the Great Society Program
    • Goal: Address modern societal challenges with improved social welfare programs.
    • Plan: Re-evaluate and enhance Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” plan to better serve today’s society.
    • Benefits: Reduced poverty and inequality, improved access to education and healthcare, and stronger community support systems.
    • Call to Action: Join us in reimagining a ‘Greater Society’ for the modern era.
20. Point 20: Free Trade with Allied Nations
    • Goal: Strengthen international relationships and economic growth.
    • Plan: Eliminate tariffs and trade restrictions with allied countries to promote free trade.
    • Benefits: Enhanced global cooperation, economic growth, and consumer access to a broader range of goods and services.
    • Call to Action: Explore how free trade can lead to a more prosperous and interconnected world.
21. Point 21: Elimination of the Prison-Industrial Complex
    • Goal: Reform the criminal justice system to prioritize rehabilitation over incarceration.
    • Plan: Dismantle the prison-industrial complex and redirect resources to rehabilitation programs and restorative justice.
    • Benefits: Reduced incarceration rates, improved reintegration of former inmates into society, and a more humane justice system.
    • Call to Action: Join the movement for criminal justice reform and a society that values rehabilitation over punishment.
22. Point 22: Drug Legalization and Rehabilitation
    • Goal: Address drug abuse through healthcare rather than criminalization.
    • Plan: Legalize drugs and significantly increase funding for treatment and rehabilitation programs.
    • Benefits: Reduced stigma and better outcomes for individuals struggling with addiction; decreased prison populations.
    • Call to Action: Support a new approach to drug policy that focuses on health and recovery.
23. Point 23: Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
    • Goal: Support families with comprehensive parental leave.
    • Plan: Increase maternal and paternal leave durations with government funding to ensure job security and family well-being.
    • Benefits: Healthier family dynamics, better child development outcomes, and gender equality in the workplace.
    • Call to Action: Advocate for policies that support families during crucial early stages of child-rearing.
24. Point 24: Overhaul of U.S. Customs & Border Protection
    • Goal: Create a more humane and efficient border protection system.
    • Plan: Complete reformation of U.S. Customs & Border Protection, focusing on decreased militarization and improved humanitarian approaches.
    • Benefits: More respectful treatment of migrants, improved international relations, and effective border management.
    • Call to Action: Learn about our vision for a border protection system that upholds dignity and efficiency.
25. Point 25: Repealing the USA Patriot Act & Homeland Security Act
    • Goal: Protect civil liberties and privacy.
    • Plan: Advocate for the repeal of the USA Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Act to prevent overreach into personal freedoms.
    • Benefits: Strengthened privacy rights, reduced government surveillance, and a reaffirmation of civil liberties.
    • Call to Action: Support the movement to safeguard personal freedoms and privacy in the face of security measures.
26. Point 26: Enhanced Disaster Response and Training
    • Goal: Strengthen resilience and preparedness for natural disasters.
    • Plan: Increase funding and training for emergency services, especially FEMA, focusing on rapid response and effective management of natural disasters.
    • Benefits: Reduced impact of natural disasters, improved safety and support for affected populations, and a more prepared society.
    • Call to Action: Understand the importance of disaster preparedness and support initiatives that safeguard communities against emergencies.
27. Point 27: Education Reform Following Vermont’s Model
    • Goal: Revolutionize education funding to ensure quality and equality.
    • Plan: Adopt a model similar to Vermont’s, where state schools are primarily funded by statewide resources, ensuring consistent quality across all schools.
    • Benefits: More equitable education opportunities, reduced disparity between schools, and better educational outcomes.
    • Call to Action: Explore how Vermont’s education model can be a blueprint for national education reform.
28. Point 28: Mandatory Environmental Sciences in Education
    • Goal: Cultivate environmental awareness and responsibility from a young age.
    • Plan: Make environmental sciences and activities a core part of state-wide education curricula.
    • Benefits: A generation more informed and engaged with environmental issues, leading to a more sustainable future.
    • Call to Action: Support the integration of environmental education to foster a culture of sustainability and care for our planet.
29. Point 29: Shift in Agricultural Subsidies
    • Goal: Encourage healthier and more sustainable agricultural practices.
    • Plan: Redirect subsidies from feed crops like corn and soy to fruits and legumes, promoting diverse and environmentally friendly farming.
    • Benefits: Improved public health, reduced environmental impact of agriculture, and support for sustainable farming practices.
    • Call to Action: Join the movement to transform our agricultural system for better health and a healthier planet.
30. Point 30: Ban on Hazardous Chemicals
    • Goal: Protect public health and the environment from dangerous substances.
    • Plan: Enforce a strict ban on harmful chemicals including PFCs, PBDEs, heavy metals, BPA, and certain pesticides.
    • Benefits: Safer products and environments, reduced health risks, and preservation of ecosystems.
    • Call to Action: Learn about the dangers of these chemicals and advocate for policies that prioritize health and safety.
31. Point 31: Healthcare System Overhaul
    • Goal: Create an equitable and efficient healthcare system.
    • Plan: Model the healthcare system after successful examples like France and Italy, focusing on universal coverage and eliminating for-profit motivations.
    • Benefits: Improved public health, reduced healthcare costs, and equitable access to medical services for all citizens.
    • Call to Action: Explore how healthcare reforms can lead to a healthier, more inclusive society.
32. Point 32: Global Poverty Alleviation
    • Goal: Significantly reduce global poverty.
    • Plan: Commit 1% of the GDP towards international efforts to alleviate poverty, including the creation of Millennium Villages.
    • Benefits: Improved global stability, reduction in poverty-related issues, and enhanced international cooperation.
    • Call to Action: Learn about the impact of global poverty and how targeted efforts can make a significant difference.
33. Point 33: Universal Preschool Enrollment
    • Goal: Ensure early childhood education for all.
    • Plan: Implement universal enrollment in preschool programs, including alternative educational models like the Sudbury School approach.
    • Benefits: Better developmental outcomes for children, preparation for formal schooling, and support for working families.
    • Call to Action: Discover the benefits of early childhood education and how it lays the foundation for lifelong learning.
34. Point 34: Energy-Efficient School Renovations
    • Goal: Reduce the environmental footprint of educational institutions.
    • Plan: Renovate schools to improve energy efficiency, potentially allowing them to generate their own renewable energy.
    • Benefits: Lower operational costs for schools, reduced environmental impact, and an educational model for sustainability.
    • Call to Action: Support initiatives that transform schools into eco-friendly learning environments.
35. Point 35: Raising Fuel Economy Standards
    • Goal: Promote environmental sustainability through transportation.
    • Plan: Increase vehicle fuel economy standards to at least 45 mpg, aligning with or exceeding EU standards.
    • Benefits: Reduced emissions, decreased reliance on fossil fuels, and cost savings for consumers.
    • Call to Action: Understand the impact of fuel economy on the environment and advocate for greener transportation policies.
36. Point 36: Implementing a Smart Grid
    • Goal: Modernize the energy infrastructure for efficiency and sustainability.
    • Plan: Develop a smart grid system to optimize energy distribution, reduce waste, and incorporate renewable energy sources more effectively.
    • Benefits: Enhanced energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and improved resilience of the power system.
    • Call to Action: Explore how smart grid technology is transforming energy management and how you can support this transition.
37. Point 37: Promotion of Biofuels
    • Goal: Diversify energy sources with an emphasis on renewables.
    • Plan: Encourage the production and use of biofuels as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
    • Benefits: Reduced carbon emissions, support for sustainable agriculture, and decreased dependency on non-renewable energy sources.
    • Call to Action: Learn about the benefits and challenges of biofuels and how they can contribute to a greener future.
38. Point 38 & 39: Carbon & Nitrogen Tax and Coins
    • Goal: Mitigate environmental impact through economic incentives.
    • Plan: Implement taxes on carbon and nitrogen emissions to discourage pollution, alongside introducing ‘Carbon & Nitrogen Coins’ as rewards for sustainable practices.
    • Benefits: Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, promotion of eco-friendly technologies, and a market-driven approach to environmental conservation.
    • Call to Action: Understand how economic tools can be used to drive environmental sustainability.
39. Point 40: Integrating Undocumented Workers
    • Goal: Foster social inclusion and economic fairness.
    • Plan: Create pathways for undocumented workers to integrate into society, recognizing their contributions and providing legal status.
    • Benefits: Strengthened community cohesion, improved economic conditions, and recognition of the rights and contributions of all workers.
    • Call to Action: Support the integration of undocumented workers into our social and economic fabric.
40. Point 41: Raising Native American Incomes
    • Goal: Address economic disparities affecting Native American communities.
    • Plan: Implement targeted economic and social policies to raise the income levels of Native Americans to the national average.
    • Benefits: Reduced poverty in Native American communities, increased opportunities, and recognition of historical injustices.
    • Call to Action: Join us in promoting economic equality for Native American communities.
41. Point 42: Ensuring Environmental Equality
    • Goal: Achieve equitable environmental practices in all communities.
    • Plan: Conduct cost-benefit analyses of environmental plans vs public health, invest in locally relevant green infrastructure, and incentivize small green business development.
    • Benefits: Healthier communities, reduced environmental disparities, and promotion of sustainable local economies.
    • Call to Action: Understand the importance of environmental equality and how you can contribute to creating balanced, healthy communities.
42. Point 43: Subsidies for Urban Agriculture
    • Goal: Encourage local food production and sustainable urban living.
    • Plan: Provide financial incentives and subsidies for urban agriculture projects, including community gardens and rooftop farms.
    • Benefits: Increased local food security, reduced environmental impact of food transportation, and strengthened community bonds.
    • Call to Action: Learn about the benefits of urban agriculture and how it can transform city living.
43. Point 44: Revising Zoning Policies for Urban Farms
    • Goal: Facilitate the growth of urban farming.
    • Plan: Amend city and county zoning policies to allow for and encourage commercial urban farming operations.
    • Benefits: Expanded local food production, innovative use of urban spaces, and economic opportunities in urban agriculture.
    • Call to Action: Support policy changes that can pave the way for a greener, more sustainable urban environment.
44. Point 45: Investing in Native American Communities
    • Goal: Empower Native American communities through renewable energy.
    • Plan: Promote wind power development in Native American reservations, particularly those located in the American Great Plains wind corridors.
    • Benefits: Economic development for Native American communities, renewable energy production, and job creation.
    • Call to Action: Discover how investing in renewable energy can uplift Native American communities and contribute to environmental sustainability.
45. Point 46: Reforming Immigration Enforcement
    • Goal: Humanize immigration policies.
    • Plan: Halt immigration raids and deportations that are not focused on serious criminal activity, shifting towards a more compassionate approach.
    • Benefits: Reduced fear and trauma among immigrant communities, more focused law enforcement resources, and a more humane immigration system.
    • Call to Action: Advocate for immigration policy reform that respects human dignity and focuses on community safety.
46. Point 47: Lowering Incarceration Rates
    • Goal: Reform the criminal justice system to focus on rehabilitation and reduce mass incarceration.
    • Plan: Implement policies to lower the incarceration rate by 40-45%, including increased use of parole and alternative sentencing for non-violent offenses.
    • Benefits: A more just and humane criminal justice system, reduced overcrowding in prisons, and better reintegration of former inmates.
    • Call to Action: Support reforms aimed at creating a more balanced and rehabilitative justice system.
47. Point 48: Parole as a Resource for Success
    • Goal: Transform parole from mere supervision to a support system for reintegration.
    • Plan: Redefine parole to provide services and resources necessary for successful reentry into society, drawing lessons from programs like Maryland’s Proactive Community Supervision.
    • Benefits: Reduced recidivism, better community safety, and successful reintegration of former inmates.
    • Call to Action: Advocate for a parole system that supports rather than merely monitors individuals.
48. Point 49: Publicly Funded Megastructure Projects
    • Goal: Inspire and engage the public in ambitious infrastructure projects.
    • Plan: Initiate megastructure projects funded by the public, with live progress tracking and leaderboards.
    • Benefits: Creation of landmark structures, public involvement in significant developments, and promotion of engineering and architectural innovation.
    • Call to Action: Participate in envisioning and tracking groundbreaking public projects that redefine our infrastructure and environment.
49. Point 50: Removing Trade Barriers
    • Goal: Promote a more open and integrated global economy.
    • Plan: Advocate for the elimination of trade barriers, fostering free and fair trade worldwide.
    • Benefits: Increased economic growth, access to a broader range of goods and services, and strengthened international relations.
    • Call to Action: Support initiatives that encourage free trade and global economic cooperation.
50. Point 51: Social Cost in Business Production
    • Goal: Ensure businesses account for the social impact of their operations.
    • Plan: Mandate the inclusion of marginal social cost in business production calculations, ensuring companies consider the broader impact of their actions.
    • Benefits: More responsible business practices, reduced negative societal impacts, and a shift towards sustainable business models.
    • Call to Action: Advocate for policies that compel businesses to be accountable for their social and environmental impact.