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Education

94%

About 94% of U.S. public-school teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies — nearly $480 a year on average.

What's the fix — bigger budgets, different priorities, or something else entirely?

National Center for Education Statistics

Local Democracy

1 in 3

More than a third of America's local newspapers have closed since 2005 — lately at a pace of about two and a half every week.

Where do you actually learn what's happening in your town now?

Northwestern Medill

Climate & Energy

10 years

Wind and solar have been the cheapest new power to build in America for ten years running — even without subsidies.

Does 'cheapest' change the argument for you — why or why not?

Lazard

Artificial Intelligence

63%

63% of Americans say AI is advancing too quickly; 19% think the pace is about right.

If you could set the speed limit, what would you slow down first?

Pew Research Center

Healthcare Access

41%

About 100 million U.S. adults — 41% — carry debt from medical or dental bills.

Is medical debt just part of American life now, or is it the first thing to fix?

KFF

Housing

Historically

Late 20s

2025

40

The typical first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old — historically, they were in their late 20s to early 30s.

When did owning a home start to feel in reach — or out of reach — for you?

National Association of Realtors

Taxation

Fiscal policy

What's the one thing about taxation that most needs rethinking?

@dazedandconfused

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