Project 2029

The typical American family loses more than $1,200 a year to junk fees and hours spent being jerked around. It's time we did something about it. Project 2029 is putting forward big, credible ideas to solve the most pressing challenges we face — because a governing vision that delivers for Americans in 2029 can’t wait until 2029. To be sure, there’s no shortage of big challenges. Last week, we offered a sweeping proposal to guarantee child care in America – perhaps the biggest affordability...

The Annoyance Economy persists because companies profit from it and because politicians have long treated it as a second-tier issue. It doesn't have to be. For enterprising politicians making the case that government can be a force for good in ordinary life, this is a no brainer. It's popular, it's actionable and, frankly, it’s long overdue.

Imagine no more annoying robocalls. No more spam texts. No more hidden fees. No more jumping through hoops to cancel subscriptions or file an insurance claim. "I think the lesson from Project 2025," Maisel says, "is just the importance of preparation." He wants a future Democratic president to "have a bookshelf full of really bold, transformational ideas" that are ready to be deployed on their first day in office. Project 2029 is still in its early stages. They'll be releasing proposals on a...