The United Slate

The post advocates for supporting a slate of candidates in the 2018 California elections and launching a ballot initiative for affordable housing. It emphasizes the need for a new social contract in light of technological advancements, addressing issues like wealth inequality, economic stagnation, and rising living costs. The author calls for innovative solutions to create a fairer society.

Published 2017-07-12 1 min read 166 words 3 topics

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I would like to find and support a slate of candidates for the 2018 California elections, and also to find someone to run a ballot initiative focused on affordable housing in the state. A team of aligned people has a cha

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