SITUATION:
Last Sunday’s New York Times created a whole section DealerBook listing at least seventeen action-ables for America,
[See the list below submitted by experts)
SIGNIFICANCE:
This list suggests “things” or responses that we should be doing right away.
That is, after January 20 and the new Administration grabs on.
SOLUTIONS:
NYT recommends a continued series of conversations with experts on such issues.
An ongoing discussion & debate to find the best approaches to public policy.
Each item listed below seems to suggest a solution or action by the Country & its leadership.
The press & governmental leadership will be laying out solutions for each issue.
Getting action will require a new kind of leadership – so we have Joe Biden.
More will be added to the list in the months ahead. Solutions will be the challenge.
WHAT SHOULD WE DO RIGHT NOW? THE QUESTION PUT TO THEM By NYT:
[A compiled list with actions and movements from on-the- ground experts]
“If you could do one thing right now to help fix America — no matter how large or small — what would it be?”
THE ANSWERS THE EXPERTS GAVE:
Use Remote Work to Revitalize Cities That Need it the Most
Persuade Companies to Embrace the 2% Solution
Let Mental Health Experts Answer 911 Calls
Give Americans Cash at Birth so They Can Retire as Millionaires
Fund Black Owned Banks That Renew Opportunity
Cut Carbon Emissions Everywhere (Starting with 4 Sections)
Require Background Check on Every Gun Purchase in America.
Make Good at Last on our Promises
Listen to the People You Disagree With the Most
Stop Pushing College
Slash Regulation, Prioritize Growth
Improve Access to Technology & Hire More Tutors
Think of Education as More Than Just School
Abolish ICE, For a Start
Create Paid Internship for Every College Graduate Who Wants One
Put an Internet Enabled Device in the Hands of Each U.S. Child
Ban Share Buttons on Social Media
SOURCE:
New York Times DealBook – 12 06 20 ISSUE
DealBook: How to Fix America –https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/fix-america-economy-climate-health
https://www.nytimes.com/section/business/dealbook
