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The Rational Middle
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The Rational Middle is not a place that is equal distance from the right and left. It’s a place where people tired of the status quo from all sides of the political spectrum can discuss actual solutions. It’s a pragmatic and passionate approach to progress.
We won’t leave anyone behind in the fight for #climatejustice. Marginalized communities — from the coal towns to indigenous peoples to the inner city —should not have to bear the burden again. Everyone gets a seat at the table, everyone gets a bite at the apple, and no one is abandoned.
December 19, 2024 at 11:55 PM
The U.S. healthcare system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly as designed: to extract profit when people are hurting. Other nations deliver better outcomes at lower costs, but America clings to this system by using public fear that another way won’t work. Newsflash: what we’re doing now doesn’t work.
December 19, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Why are we drowning in single-use plastics? Companies choose cheap over sustainable and taxpayers pay the price: growing landfills, pollution, and ecosystem damage. Biodegradable packaging exists—industries must adopt it and stop passing the costs of waste onto communities. #circulareconomy
December 19, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Portland spent $8 million to save $250 million by using nature to instead of costly infrastructure. Think bioswales, rain gardens, & green roofs that absorb rain naturally. It’s cheaper, longer-lasting, and solves multiple problems at once. Curious? Let’s break it down. 🧵 (Photo by Mike Houck)
December 19, 2024 at 7:58 AM
The Rational Middle is not a place that is equal distance from the right and left. It’s a place where people tired of the status quo from all sides of the political spectrum can discuss actual solutions. It’s a pragmatic and passionate approach to progress.
December 19, 2024 at 7:05 AM
The last meaningful change to our immigration system was over 30 years ago. There’s a reason for that: it’s politically profitable to maintain the status quo. The right uses it to stoke fear. The left uses the promises to bring hope but doesn’t deliver. That’s why we are stuck on immigration reform.
December 19, 2024 at 7:03 AM
The fight for #climatejustice is inseparable from the fight for economic justice. We need an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. Renewable energy, good jobs, and a livable planet should be human rights, not privileges. Let’s build a future that’s sustainable and equitable.
December 19, 2024 at 6:56 AM