Crowdsourcing a. 50-year Progressive vision

Public banks: aim for maybe 10-15% of money in public banks; major states federal linkage.

Decommodification of major utilities begins in earnest: energy, broadband, road infrastructure under public/co-operative models in major regions.

Major tax & corporate reform: wealth tax on top incomes; billionaire ban or heavy limits begin phasing in; closing of major loopholes; corporate governance reform.

Democratic infrastructure hardened: independent election administration, media oversight bodies, digital rights protections.

Climate transition: major infrastructure invested; fossil-fuel extraction significantly reduced; renewable share >50-60%.

Global progressive coalition formalized: US progressive infrastructure network plugged into global networks; cross-national campaigns.

Culture and education transformation: critical thinking curriculum expanded; lifelong learning systems in place; civic schools and participatory governance in communities.

International presence: US model begins exporting public banking, cooperative economy models, climate justice frameworks.

Health system transformed: universal healthcare fully implemented with strong preventive/public health component; social determinants addressed.

20 Years (2025-2045)

Worker cooperatives reach 30% (your goal) or more of the workforce.

Billionaires effectively phased out (or heavy restrictions) and major corporations largely democratized.

Decommodification of utilities largely complete: energy, broadband, roads, major digital platforms, satellite networks are either public/co-operative.

Housing justice: homelessness largely eradicated; public/social housing available and high quality.

Climate & ecological milestones: carbon emissions approaching zero; large scale ecosystem restoration; US meeting global biodiversity and conservation targets (like 30 30).

Global migration justice: US participates in global migration compacts; migration detention largely abolished; path to citizenship standardised.

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