Most important problem in community
Businesses not having enough people to work or run their business
Fear: people are afraid of covid, which leads to ridiculous mandates and loss of freedom, every business is understaffed because people don’t want to work, people are afraid of losing their homes and businesses.
I am in a rurtal farmingh community, so I think weather is the most important thing for my community.
Workforce and barriers to entry (housing, childcare access, broadband)
finding a high paid job is getting harder today
Too many people refuse to take COVID seriously.
Unable to find jobs that provide a safe environment to work in. More places should allow working from home.
Maintaining or improving its identity while growing quickly.
Lack of child care and affordable housing
Infrastructure; the roads are in bad shape and construction can never seem to catch up, plus housing (as part of infrastructure) is short - leading to homelessness, high prices, etc.
Push for government control over everything
Businesses closing, lack of full time employment, stores open for shorter time periods, hospitals turning away patients and treating them from waiting room.
Cognitive Dissonance/ foreign social media
Joe Biden's administration & aa the fouls that voted from him
business cannot find employees willing to work
Covid lockdowns/mandates AND vaccine mandate for 100 employees or more. Nurses quitting because the do not want the vaccine. It is an attack on businesses and citizens straight from our President.
Lack of resources, poverty, being shut out of opportunities gobbled by the local wealthy
No one wants to work; businesses can’t find employees
unemployment and people not wanting to work
Poverty is a big issue because a lot of people are facing homelessness
Continuing to grow the local economy in the wake of the pandemic
People not seeing eye to eye / working together
We all deal with individual problems, families have family issues, and communities have community problems. Communities must come together to solve .
Not as many tourists as their used to be
Employee shortage due to the extra money given out with unemployment
Rising real estate costs and lack of housing
racism and people not respecting public health
Government interference in our lives and businesses.
Keeping jobs and trying to afford groceries
People following the guidelines and wearing masks
healthy problems about covid19 and the was effect about the economy
Those not vaccinating continuing to put us all at risk.
The economy and lack of good paying jobs
I’m not sure because there are many issues that are worrisome
There is really anything going on,it sometimes get boring.
A lot of businesses can’t find people to work so they can’t stay open but people won’t work because jobs aren’t paying a living wage or because childcare is unaffordable
A lot of businesses have shut down people are still looking for work that they are not over qualified fir
No one wants to work when they get free money
Lazy people who don’t want to work and they want to live off the government aid
I think the COVID-19 issue is the most concerning thing, but day by day we are overcoming it.
I believe the most important problem were facing is no no one wants to work. They have being on unemployment as being so appealing
Lack of people to fill the many jobs available.
Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and wats up
The most important problem is failure to comply with safety procedures..
Communities have problems, just like people. Problems are part of life. We all deal with individual problems, families have family issues, and communities ...
cybersecurity breaches and facility management
The price of everything keeps going up but wages are starting the same
Anti-vaccinated people spreading the virus
The most important problem facing our community is that so many small businesses are without employees, so they are constantly having to close or change their hours. The economy is really hurting.
Jobs, nobody wants to work where the jobs are needed.
Our rates for electric and water keep going up, forcing us to slow the usage. And the water is of poor quality.
Our horrible president making bad decisions for our country
The most important problems is the low economic situation and the closure due to the epidemic.
Carelessness, lack of respect, drug & alcohol abuse
covid at the moment and everythin relating
Too many parents traumatizing their kids with this mask situation in schools. Kids adapt VERY WELL it's the crazy parents that are responsible for the trauma of their own kids!
The most important problem in my community is hunger.
Are inept president letting illegal in with covid
Nobody follows what the government says as far as mask mandating
Illegal immigrants draining government resources.
The most important problem right now is businesses trying to stay open, and survive the pandemic.
Everyone wants a job and businesses need workers but they also want to be extremely picky when hiring.
Corona virus has caused us financial damage
Labor shortages & irregular mandates/evolving pandemic stuff
People don’t want to work because they are getting free money from the government
Financial issues facing families and small businesses
We have no good businesses no competition
Govt forcing things they shouldn't and people being lazy not wanting to go back to work because they've been handed money for too long for doing nothing.
Lack of togetherness, no one supports each other and small business.
covid and people not returning to the workplace
Getting more people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
People choosing not to work because the government is paying them to stay home.
Divisiveness over politics - masking during COVID, voting rights, racism, the environment, etc.
People don’t want to work, they want to keep getting stimulus checks
Too much "free" money keeping people from working.
too many job openings and no one seeking these jobs
Inflation and lack of people wanting to work
Low student funding compared to surrounding school districts
Public services, such as the library, that are restricted due to covid
The fraud who stole the presidential election
people refusing to be vaccinated against Covid
getting back to a "Normal" way for things
People not going back to work and will probably apply for welfare benefits
a lack of respect and concern for fellow man
as usual money to fund existing and new programs
Democrats ruining our economy … I hate Joe Biden
Nonbias education, “the facts and just the real facts”
illegal immigrants flooding our community getting our tax dollars for their free benefits.
Angry polarization of people over politics
Lunacy in politics, threat to democracy.
City Government out of touch with citizens.
unemployment, people not wanting to return to work. Work places mandating the covid vaccine & losing good employees
The COVID-19 pandemic and it’s fatigue on our community
Jobs need to be filled but nobody is applying for the jobs, especially in food service
forced masks and mRNA injections against our desires
Divisiveness due to irresponsible and/or corrupt elected officials
Stupidity on the part of the government and the media
Underemployment because of stimulus checks
Two….. inflation and businesses closing because they cannot find people to work!
The government paying people NOT to work!
There are many boarded up buildings - businesses have gone elsewhere.
Difficulty for businesses hiring employees.
people not working because of unemployment insurance
businesses unable to find or hire enough employees.
Staffing local businesses, unemployment incentives make it less likely to rejoin the workforce
Infrastructure, particularly related to water, sewer and flooding.
Not enough people wanting go to work and get sick
Joe Biden openly ignoring the Constitution
The rise of right wing extremism, fascism & the Big Lie.
The most important problem facing my community today is illegal immigration.
covid and people being stupid no getting the vaccine and not wearing masks and not staying home
Government overreach by the Whitmer administration
Lack of housing in a decent price range. Rent is sky high
People not working, living off unemployment
Lack of people willing to fill open jobs
Climate change. Local communities can't easily cope.
Officials IGNORING parents DEMANDING that they unmask their kids. It's a disgrace.
No one wants to work. They are getting paid too much unemployment.
Higher prices on everything,and fixed incomes will suffer!
Covid nazis. People not willing to get on with life.
Child care so people can return to the work
COVID restrictions/mandates causing unemployment and business closures
people refusing to get vaccinated or wear masks
Under investment in human infrastructure
The Belief That Donald Trump and the GOP Are Good
Covid 19 and all new strains people are careless no masks and stores stopped sanitizing there farts no hand sanitizer in stores or wipes 4 ur oneself. Money
No body wants to work. They want government money.
The problem is not enough jobs in my community most of the jobs are in another city.
unemployment - people need to get back to work!
Unemployment and a total lack of law enforcement because they simply won't deal with the widespread fraud people are facing.
policing / lack of preventative crime prevention
People not wanting their children to wear masks and not wanting to get virus shot
Junk around homes or trailers that can draw rodents.
Healthcare is tied to employers, forces ppl to stay in jobs that exploit.
Not enough employees for area businesses
shortage of workers in many businesses that's hurting businesses and at times closing them.
Rising prices of everything but income is not increasing
Lies from the government and unlawful orders
Restaurants are closing earlier because of not enough employees.
people not getting along with or knowing each other
People won't work because the politicans are rewarding them to stay home
Vaccine requirements and people losing their jobs from it
small businesses being destroyed by gov't
Erosion of democratic values by Republicans
I would say it is people not getting vaccinated and refusing to wear masks.
Coronavirus and the domino effect that it has had.
The COVID-19 situation has caused The Government to put a Dictator in the White House to cause our encomy,our Constitution to fail.
Unemployment and state support provides higher income than working
Nobody can find people who know how to work
Everything. This country is a dumpster fire waiting to explode. It won't be long now before this whole system falls apart.
getting people back to work and supply chain opening
Change in demographics and election apathy
Getting people to fill jobs. There are so many companies that have even closed temporarily because of nobody wanting to work.
No one wants to work. Getting more money staying at home.
Conservatives trying to stop or decrease support for people who need it
people refusing to get vaccinated/ wear masks
Lack of trust in People, communities, Society, and the government. Misinformation on social media, large numbers of Covid cases because people don’t believe it’s real.
The Economy, not enough low income housing or jobs
not enough people wanting to go back to work
Housing, inflation, higher taxes, unemployment
All the stores are raising their prices but we are not getting more money
lack of workers for needed employment at local businesses
people drawing assistance ad not working
Many people are being evicted from their homes because they couldn't afford to pay their rent during the pandemic.
I would say crime is the most important problem facing my community.
Inflation. Prices are way up in everything.
Business not paying enough to employ people
Covid causing everyone to be scared to work
people will not work cause they're getting too many handouts
Small town, many people work across the state line.
Unability to accept different gender and races
Making sure that human rights are implemented
People not believing the Cornovirus is killing people
Prices are going up on everything, racism, crime and poor healthcare.
People don’t want to go to work because unemployment pays more
The administration's overreach of their powers.
people won't work, everything is closing
Me too movements ate separating morals between themselves.
Lack of true info about the vaccines and all the tyranic lockdowns.
There's too many people that don't have money to live too many people can't afford food or housing
I think all Lives Matter Not Just Black lives Matter But All Lives Matter We Are All Human Beings We Bleed the same color of Blood We All Share the same Air We Breathe
The lack of people wanting to work due to free government handouts and mandatory masks and vaccines
Extremely high unemployment rates, partially caused by high unemployment payouts.
The biggest issue facing my community is financial. There needs to be more more pumped in the town
Lack of people wanting to work through the pandemic
Probably women’s rights and people’s inability to give them bodily autonomy
The most important problem facing my community is getting everyone vaccinated.
Local businesses not putting themselves out there to attract new customers
Nothing yet until the vaccine mandate goes into effect
Increased demand for higher minimum wages has meant that many businesses have had to let people go, and havebprevented them from hiring anyone new.
governor just don't care about upper Michigan

Most important issues
Making sure no governor ever gets away with isurping the constitution of our state
Getting people back to work, protecting voting integrity, protecting individuals’ and businesses’ freedom to live and operate as they see fit, protecting medical and parental freedoms, promoting policies that encourage business growth, restrict health department and other bureaucratic powers.
Defunding the police and putting that money toward schools and infrastructure.
Following the law instead of making up madates
The draconian changes they made to Michigan’s auto no fault law
having people wear mask to stop spreading covid
Roads and bridges. most of Michigans roads NEED repaving.
Infrastructure (housing, broadband, water & sewer
yes, to agree on one topic, all they do fight today
Fixing the water systems in Flint and elsewhere.
Stop mandates for Covid vaccine, improve school education and stop crt in schools and indoctrination
Getting rid of our governors powers and getting our citizens back to work
Creating a state budget on time with funding for education, infrastructure, sustainability, COVID relief, etc.
Lack of people wanting to work due to unemployment benefits.
Crime, schools, lack of rentals/housing crisis, rent inflation.
covid concerns insurance for all shootings
Fighting the vaccine mandate with lawsuits. Ending mandates from schools regarding masking and vaccines.
How to pull Michigan through the pandemic and safely out the other side
We will begin to examine any needed changes in this arena and continue to work on these evolving challenges.
I think making it mandatory to wear mask on public places including church and school
The most important topic is public health
Legalizing abortions and protecting medical rights for women
Reducing unemployment by providing incentive to work
Release us from all these covid-era regulations. Enough is enough.
landing invoise of democrates and repuplicans
Stop spending money foolishly like they do
These people going back to work and keeping the jobs
Work on less restrictions for workers and not mandating vaccination to work or masks in schools
Increasing minimum wage and bringing poverty levels up to a healthy level.
Focus on getting the economy back on their feet.
Higher minimum wage and curving gun violence
More stimulus because we're not going to work during a pandemic
Stop worrying about trivial things and work on the homeless population.
finding a solution to the unemployment problem
Stop making everything political. It’s not about their political careers and more about the people of the state. Things don’t get done because one party can’t work with the other and everybody else in the state suffers because of it
Jobs unemployment income need increase Michigan need STIMULUS HELP
Road work. It takes forever to get them done and it’s always chaotic on some area
Getting people off of government assistance. People need to be active members of society
Definitely employment rates it's ridiculous when a business can't stay open simply because no one wants to work.
immigration and health care..social security
the unemployement issue is worth talking about
The most important for them to focus on is increasing peoples awarenss of covid19.
A state legislator must have the ability to organize his or her time, meet the schedules demanded by a multiplicity of committee meetings, spend sufficient time ...
I think the most important issue is for them to work on getting the economy back to where it should be.
What taxes are being spent on. They are going out for leisure while people, even with jobs, are struggling.
with its ability to pass laws in areas of national policy
Getting the economy back. Stop letting covid scare y'all.🙄
Getting rid of CRT and All mandated virus issues
The issue of closure and imposition of restrictions due to the epidemic.
Increasing vaccine rate so we can end this pandemic
Health benefits for everyone! The minimum wages! Us poor people can barely pay or rent and bills. We never have extra to dive in activities with our kids or for them!!!
I think the Academy is very important right now
Pushing d.c. to help our local small businesses
Stopping unemployment so people will go back to work
EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON MATTERS IMPORTANT TO THE STATE
More programs to help with utilities and rent
Im not sure cause they need to get on a lot right about now
Yes!!!! Stop taking all our money ! Fix our jobs and roads ! Free education!
Getting rid of the restrictions on small businesses
Right now the governor and legislation should spent time addressing the continued high costs of automobile insurance coverage in this states. The changes made with being able to opt out out medical coverage still leaves rates high.
People struggling to get back on their feet from the pandemic
Fixing the infrastructure that deals with economic issues as well as social programs like unemployment to be managed better.
Dealing with the virus for the sake of living
I like that Lansing is investing so much time and money into expanding and growing our economy. I wish though, these resources were more attainable and accessible to everyone.
Stop putting stupid things in place for education
Getting small businesses running and employment improved.
Which party can better run the country better
Stop taking money from the working class, retirees and schools and start taking out of their own pockets to pay for what is needed. They make millions every year while we eat bologna to survive.
Quit using government for vaccine and Covid management
I think healthcare is a huge issue because it’s so expensive.
The environment and concern for their residents
Helping people affected by the pandemic with monthly payments, eviction moratorium, etc.
Ending the extra unemployment payout. Get people to get out and get a job.
Voting rights, healthcare, environment, human rights
Delta and Covid Vaccine- get the vaccine made for Delta and get more people to get the Covid vaccine
getting along and doing the right thing for all
Anything BUT election reform - we don't need it.
businesses closing because of our governor closing our whole state!
To make better immigration laws or follow the ones already on the books.
Lowering gas taxes OR fixing the damn roads with the taxes they hornswoggle from us
Working TOGETHER ON A BI-PARTISIAN government
Going by the Constitution of the United States and doing away with masked mandates and vaccine mandates
Witmer's crimes against the people in the covid nursing home murders.
Remembering they work for the people not the corporations
Infrastructure- roads, public water, etc. less short term thinking
vaccine and mask mandates. they should make them.
stop the governor shutting down the line 5 pipeline
Social safety net (because DC is letting it expire).
Taking critic thought out of the education realm, education center on math, science, history (not bias), logic, government, real school not indoctrination centers
Increasing vaccination percentages to eliminate COVID-19 and its variants.
Stop the draconian COVID HOAX restrictions.
Protect voting rights and equal representation.
Tell MDPH to remove use of masks completely especially for those under 18
Fix the damn roads. Should have fixed them when no one was on them during the China pandemic
Supporting health care and public health
Women’s rights to their bodies, making schools safe from COVID-19
stop lying, stop the covid propaganda, stop surpressing opposite opinions and views
Equal rights for women, LGBTQ, minorities
Getting out of the way of Michigan residents
How can they help with inflation and people refusing to work….. deal with that!
end the COVID19 mandates. End the unemployment payment extention that is keeping people from filling the many open jobs. End abortion
Bipartisan cooperation, stop the in fighting
Getting people back to work and off the dole
Rebuilding economic opportunity in smaller and rural communities
Getting the state state fully opened and working
Thorough, and regular, psych evals of law enforcement
Prosecuting anti-mask/anti-vaxx oppositionalists whose actions are killing people and prolonging the pandemic
Fair wage and tax laws for all, no advantages for wealthy people
Heath care, Jobs and raise the wages to $15.00 an hour
Getting people off unemployment and getting rid of mask mandate.
The legilature needs to stop trying to supress our voying and instead support a womans right to choose their own medical choices.
Making abortion fully legal no matter how far along the pregnancy is, Place a wage cap on corporations, raise minimum wage now, and help get more affordable housing.
stabilizing/containing the spread of Covid-19
Getting people off of unemployment and back to their pre-quarantine positions
Ending no fault insurance in the state. It's terrible policy.
They need to actually work on real problems and back of the social justice
Closing schools due to covid on the rise again
Fighting to end the coronavirus, vaccinations & the economic recovery post Covid.
getting things done that they need to do
helping families and business's that are in need
Enforce current laws and don't make up new nonsense that hurts our economy.
The Governor and the legislature could spend time looking for election irregularities by a full forensic audit, which won't happen because our Governor is a Democrat!
end the covid hoax--removal all restrictions--ban masks--outlaw "vacination" mandates
focus on issues that benefit all citizens not just your rich friends
Eliminating government overreach by lifting all COVID restrictions and mandates. Reign in the MDHHS.
Getting more housing that's not income based/rent assistance
New auto insurance law loophole allowing insurance companies to cut off paying for long term care of victims who will literally die without it
listening to the people - she is a tyrant who does the exact opposite of what WE THE PEOPLE demand.
Getting with businesses to make sure they are paying a living wage so people will work for them.
Making people go back to work. Many many jobs out there but people want free money
Stop paying so much unemployment, get people back to work.
Covid 19.and high bills on all services,Gas,electric,telephone prices are out of control.
Give money to the essentials workers who has worked through the pandemic.
stop controlling and lying to the people
Our state parks are a disaster. Many of them have serious problems with sewage and bathrooms.
They need to focus on eliminating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Roads and other infrastructure upkeep/replacement issues
stopping excess spending on unemployment because of lazy americans
Keeping women's healthcare available and affordable
Get people back to work especially if they say they fear the virus.
Stop the parties from fighting with each other
people and education before policy and procedures
To Abolish the GOP and Anything That had the Foul Flavor of Trump
No COVID-19 required vaccine or vaccine passport
Illegal immigration importing people into small MI towns, use federal funds on infrastructure-WITH A BALANCED BUDGET, allow local communities to decide school policies, enforce prolife laws, stop prosecuting based on religion
Women's rights. Voting allowed 4 all no matter sex race gender ect.
Affordable health care and prescription costs
Protecting the rights in the constitution
Raising the minimum wage to a living wage so you don't have to work two jobs.
Amending Elliot-Larsen to include the LGBT community
Dealing with covid and ant vaxxers/maskers
Focus needs to be put on the derelict law enforcement
Stop being corrupt and actually do their job
Working together for the betterment of the State
Hidden charges like facilities charges from hospital bills
Making the virus mandatory masks mandatory the shot
Another lockdown because of the delta variant and support for unemployment/homeless
Make it easier for me to get the documents I need to get a ID.
People life styles, their never changes.
Keeping Michiganders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Getting jobs filled and not just give out money from the government
doing a forensic audit of the 2020 election
getting people back to their jobs because of the unemployments benefits that were and in some case still are being doled out as well as the pandemic that is spreading like wild fires.
Freedom from vaccine mandates and the labor shortage
Expanding public transportation throughout the entire state
COVID and getting people to take it seriously
making sure voting procedures are honest
stopping the governor from locking us down again
making Michigan a Constitutional Carry state
Roads, our power grid and leaders should work better together.
Providing extra assistance to families that can not afford food once the EBT Emergency fund lowers.
Strengthening protections against the GOP
Stopping the covid pressure and division, voter integrity
First let's start Turning to the One Nation that was under God relying on his direction for our Government and so then lets Stop these Vaccine Mandates, Vaccine Pass Ports, Focus on our Constitution and our rights as Americans to live in our freedoms that were given to us.
Make unemployment harder to keep. Get people back to work!
Keeping tax rates low. Work on reducing gas prices, but thanks to Joe Biden I don’t think that can happen as he’s to busy making foreign countries richer at the cost to Americans.
The legislators could let the governor do her job
Wages and housing costs. And unemployment fraud by the UIA director and workers.
opening the state completely without any virus bs
Stop controlling our lives with COVID fears
100% transition to Green Renewable Energy
Voting Rights- Prop 2 that we voted for and the Republicans are trying to mess with.
Funding schools, infrastructure, and healthcare
Getting and keeping covid under control.
upgrading school buildings and standardizing funding
Securing support for unemployed Michiganders about to lose housing
They need to work on everyone getting along instead of this world full of crybabies pulling the race card for every damn race but white. !! instead of every race whining
I’m not really sure but it’s a lot they need to accomplish and do
They need to get rid of Biden and bring back are real president Trump
Vaccines and expending telehealth and teletherapy work options for economic growth
Making sure people are safe in the state
Securing women's reproductive rights and protecting abortion access.
Getting people vaccination before the numbers of infected would be lower
Getting this state to stop being anti-God
Focus on the UP not just lower Michigan. We need just as much here as they do
As a woman, to pass a law to make abortion legal in Michigan if Roe vs. Wade is overturned.
Having more affordable housing for the poor
They need to stop spending our tax dollars for their personal gain. Gretchen has been a terrible governor.
Quality of life issues for all Michigan citizens
welfar,e queens, living off their children
Cost of car insurance. One car 6 month cost w/ AAA is $1,000.
They need to focus on the covid again. Cases are going up.
Opening our state back up and getting rid of the masks and vaccine mandates bull.
Getting the stimulus checks out. We are all hurting
I think the most important issue to focus on is having companies pay people a living wage and providing a decent amount of benefits.
Helping businesses get employees back to work
Helping people in need that are going without right now during the pandemic.
I think it's important to focus on equality and women's issues.
Covid-19 vaccines and job help for others
Being united as one as we once was as a country!
The economy of our state. Whitmer shut us down and costed our state and business a lot of time and money.
Coming together as a team, working together for the people of the state
Togetherness, we have never been so separated
schools putting the right venalation in schools
To put more strict securities on borders
covid and mask mandate openings of business and schools
The ongoing water issues across the state, not just in Flint
abortion and letting women do what they want with their bodies
Covid recovery--vaccinations and financial help
Getting covid under control before it becomes 10x worse, which it's getting close.
get some drinkable water to flint, stop water-raiding the great lakes
Income for families in a accurate manner.
Issue stimulus checks for low income people
Coronavirus covid-19 vaccine and prevention implementation
How much money people have to live. The poor.
trying to get things a little better after COVID-19
They should focus on focusing less on covid mandates
Getting people back to work and reducing the cost of living.
She ran on fixing the damn roads - FIX THEM
I would like them to focus on the Michigan economy
Making homosexuallity A Big Crime Globally and Poverty in America
Once again, women’s rights. That and the environment
The most important is focusing on the roads and the infrastructure.
Getting the vaccination rate up in the state. Get more people vaccinated
How to get everybody more comfortable in school
Opening the economy back up by removing arbitrary and useless covid restrictions
People getting the assistance to live without constant fear of being evicted or not having enough food to feed their family.

Spent Child Tax Credit on - Other open
Savings account so I send it back when I owe taxes on my 2021 return
16 year old son needed braces on his teeth. They cost $4,000
Unknown. Check was for the bare minimum and was but a very small Part of our monthly budget

Decision Makers - Child Tax Credit - Other open
It’s an advance we don’t need so we are saving it to send back next year.
Savings - I would prefer to opt out, and I can't get the system to work

Reasons you do not trust government
They only care about gentrification and gentrification only
They have a boring life and make up thing right along with other people. They just tell lies to make you believe them
They are always scamming money and doing a poor job of servicing the public. Not very reliable and don't provide anything for the tax money.
They are much more interested in appearing to "care" than in running the city.
They are liberal. They will always push towards more government and limited individual freedom.
They are not in touch with their constituents...
they only make decisions to help themselves or help people that give them money
Just tell us what we want to hear to get elected and never follows through
Previous mismanagement, poor economic development plan, poor city services.
all politicians pander for votes to enrich themselves at the cost of the people
They are just for pot smokers and could care less about the rest f us!
The police and prosecutor didn't protect my children and I wrote the local government and nothing was done
Because they only help themselves or the rich in this town
Because they can never keep their word. They say they will do one thing and end up doing sunbathing else.
Because most people dont get their worries and cares heard and dealt with
They seem very all over the place, too much going on
Because they do not show concern for the black low income community.
They always lie and it does not seem like they care for the people at all. They seem to only care about money and themselves
Because they never do the right things. We shouldn't still be fighting for autonomy over our own bodies as women, but here we are. And you wonder why government isn't trusted? They work on issues they want to and NEVER address the real issue!!
Because I think they only care about money
Because they have continually let me down they offer assistance but you can't work or your considered to make to much. My family is barely getting by on finances and we receive only WIC as a form of government assistance and it doesn't honestly do much. I'm tired of seeing people with over five hundred dollars in food stamps for a single person household with no kids. I feel it's ridiculous the rules around assistance.
Most of government is only looking out for themselves and really don't look out for us people.
Because they all are in it for the wrong reasons..
Police are out of control and gave me 3 broken ribs in the response to violating my 4th amendment civil rights
Because I think they all lie to get what they want
They can't be trusted. Everyone has there own agenda
Because I don’t trust anybody in government. They’re all out for themselves. Representation of the people is a dead concept.
They make decisions prior to having open forum meetings for people to speak.
I feel like local government is too bipartisan to help people
my kids are in school and are not old enough to get the vaccine and there is no mask mandate in schools nor is there a virtual option
Because they lie to get what they want. They make everything political and they try to control everyone.
They are not for the people they are out for the people!
Because they only look out for themselves
they say they will do things but don't and then get money based on that
They don't listen to the residents of our community. The liberals come in and try to force everyone to their way of thinking. If it's not their way then you are shamed and bullied.
because they are trying to change the voting rules
political hacks with a leftist point of view.
They do not use tax money on things they say they are going to even when it is earmarked and instead put in stupid things that make my life worse like unnecessary lights and round abouts
They just keep trying to tax people out of there homes
Mayor with nutty ideas, City Council intent on gentrification & doing away with fossil fuels. Taxes very high, services very poor. Roads crumbling. City manager changes every year. Corruption rampant in city govt. Taxes raised to complete loony art work like tin plates on walls opposite Michigan Stadium. Water supply unsafe to drink, PFAS contaminated.
they lie for one. they cheat there own job to get there way first before anyone else for two. they can never know whats its like to be poor an have nothing eating off of that fine china 100 plus bucks meal plates, an not spending one night on the streets alone with no money no food no shelter or phone.
Becase they promise things to get elected and most all dont do what they said they look out for themselves not this country
The pandemic has proved that she will ruin small business
Lengthy approval process for development on obvious applications that significantly deviate from zoning regs, wasting time and money when ptoject will likely be turned down. Too much focus and effort in minutiae rather than overall big picture and intentions of master plan, zoning, etc.
Well, you asked specifically about my local government. I live in Ann Arbor. They are liberal lunatics here who are so detached from reality. Every choice they make wastes public funds and I've watched them make driving worse in this town with less parking on purpose. I do trust local government in some towns across America including where I grew up because I trust the people there to put the right people in charge.
They lie, cheat us out of our hard earned money, they ALWAYS get raises, we don't, they work on pet projects that are expensive.
Government people have no interest in "governing the people". They only want to further their own self interests and ae filled with GREED !!!
The city is poorly run, and there is constant in fighting among the council.
I think they care more about their own issues rather the citizens that live here
They all lie never do what they promise and never do what’s good for the people
They say one thing, and do another, You call a local official on a matter and they say they can't do anything because they don't have the funds, yet they keep raising taxes, on everything, city taxes for schools keep going up, and children can't read past a 4th. grade level.
high taxes and bad water. High water bills for bad water.
because they are non stop fighting and squandering money or misappropriating monies
Very conservative and mainly against covid19 restrictions
City council and the mayor in Saline do not the best interest of the city at heart. They have no vision and do not understand infrastructure nor how to properly build up a successful downtown area.
Dnt trust government. evey level I dnt trust women or men none but immediate family
They continue to support rogue law enforcement. My police department doesn't enforce laws, and if you need law enforcement, they claim they don't have the time or resources to do their job. They don't even know the law, and they don't enforce court orders.
A lot of hidden racism in this town. They never had a good plan after the base shutdown.
Our local government is totally controlled by Trump Republicans!!
They are not open to using science to inform decisions. They care too much about appeasing conservative voters instead of protecting residents.
They are paying so many people to stay at home while the other half is suffering working all the time and not enough help. They should be pushing people to help them find a job, not keep them from one.
Over reach, unConstitutional policies, laws and mandates, over spending, open borders, CRT, abortion, haters & liars holding office.
They find a problem, then come up with a solution that makes no sense, costs way too much money and creates more problems. Seems a lot like legal money laundering.
The local Government is following a Socialist agenda and followed by a Totalitarianism, Communism regime that is coming against us Americans to take our God Giving Rights away and I pray 🙏 that God will intervene and overthrow this agenda.. Our Government has completely turned against all the God given values that he has given to this Country and he is not pleased.If the The United States Government don't repent and Throw this Dictator President OUT OF OFFICE that VIEWED ARE followed by: Communism, Totalitarian, Socialism Agenda then Destruction will be evident..I will never trust anything that this Government has to offer because they are filled with LIES, DECEITFUL GAIN FOR THEMSELVES and HATE, AND FRANKLY AT THIS POINT EVERY THING THE GOVERNMENT IS DOING IS CAUSING MORE AND MORE PAIN AMONGST THEMSELVES,AND DESTROYING AMERICA..ITS SAD DAY IN AMERICA..
It's actually "never" but that wasn't an option. They continuously make poor decisions. All government officials are there only to make money for themselves they do not give a f*** about their constituents.
Most of the city and county vote straight ticket Republican so Republican office holders, especially at the city level, never have to worry about being held accountable since they can beat primary challenges are name recognition alone
They have done nothing to improve our city.
Because they obviously don't even know how to choose someone who cares for our country they have some idiot who likes touching little girls and starting wars
They don't do anything for the people they take your taxes and complain about how hard they work
They have been known to be corrupt. They don’t care about anyone except themselves and getting rich. Look at the pharmaceutical companies. Have they ever cured anything ? Or have they always provided american people with a treatment that will keep them getting rich. There is no money in healthy people. The United States is corrupt and they are not to be distrusted. I thought it was “united we stand and one nation under God” America no longer cares about God and we are the most divisive country there it is. We are literally at war with eachother. How sad and pitiful! And as far as my local government Michigan, same bird! No one really cares about anything unless it keep them paid.
ileagles, women who live off welfare who can work mean cruel case workers who favor some clients,
too many of them on the take. need new honest people even on school board
They promise a lot of changes and then do what they choose with the tax dollars to their benefit more often than the general public.
Just look at how they have destroyed our state.
seem to do things to give away rather than trying to get people to work for what they need
They seem to be focused on things that are not important right now
There's too much corruption. The elected officials don't represent the people. They're only concerned with lining their own pockets.
Government is always looking for more money to line their pockets
I don't trust any government officials - people on the street are iffy & they have no power over me
They use no bid contracts to hire companies and they are linked to their campaigns
The republicans in this area can't tell the difference between an American flag and a Puerto Rican flag, and unfortunately they're the ones electing our officials.
They made promises they never keep& things are just getting more bad in every way possible(economic,ecological etc....)
They are a bunch of money and power hungry demons
They will side with the automotive industry and businesses over residential citizens. Mayor Fouts has said very nasty things about the people here.
They lie and deceive the american people about almost every topic under the sun.
They tend to be very conservative, which is not my ideals at all
They never do that much for us in upper Michigan/Roads suck full of pot holes gas prices way to high.DOT is Not even open to walk in

Public services that you think your local government is willing/capable of providing
Community centers, library, parks and rec, fire, EMA, police, education, utilities
Roads, education, library, police/fire/emergency services
Trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, education, police, firefighters, parks and recreation, library
Road maintenance, community gardens, parks maintenance, public library, some public transportation.
trash removal, community centers, roads, education, affordable housing, food banks, churches
Trash, roads, education, community centers, parks and recreation.
Trash removal, recycling, parks, roads, schools, community centers, police, fire, libraries, housing, sidewalks
Trash removal, community centers, library, roads, water and sewer, police, fire
education is about the only thing they can provide.
They offer a trash service that is cheaper than the only private competition, but is poor enough that most people use the other anyway. The city owns the electric and water company and allows no other companies in so we can't get anything better. They take recycling pick up out of our property taxes, but it is very limited. Our roads are awful and our schools are worse. There are several community centers that range from absolutely wonderful to absolutely awful depending on the individual management. Our bus service is run so poorly that most of the money to keep it comes from property taxes and they ask for new millages almost every election.
garbage, electric, water, emergency, policy, internet, schools, roads
trash removal, road maintenance, fire and police protection
Trash, education, transportation, roads, emergency services, parks and recreation
Well, nothing really. The ineptness continues to amaze me at the local level
water/sewer, trash removal, clearing roads, parks and rec
Trash, education, snow removal, road care, transportation, Public safety,
trash removal, utilities, internet, education
Trash removal, water and other utilities, education, libraries, fire and emergency medical services, roads
Our township doesn't not provide service beyond sewer. Our roads are a joke as we are in a dead end area of Whitmore Lake, Green Oak Township. While this stinks, the beauty of where we live is great.
Trash, water, sewer, library, education, roads, parks, internet, environmental oversight, elections,
being a small rural village, we dont have big problems. we have trash removal, snow removal, and two separate schools.
Trash, community centers, education, libraries, roads,
trash, recycling, roads, internet, education.
Roads, water, transportation, public safety, education
water/sewer, emergency services, transportation, broadband, utilities
yes , today i have eclectic, phone, cable, trash pick up, snow removal, street cleaning , recycle pick up,
Education, transportation, trash, roads, emergency response and safety, water / sewer
Capable? Trash removal, community centers, roads, internet, k-12 education, continuing education, library, public park(s) and pool(s). Willing? roads, k-12 education (barely), public parks, library.
Roads, education, some utilities, community centers, sheriff office
trash removal, utilities, roads, education, community recreation programs, fire, police
I think we have trash removal because of political graft, we have tax payer funded richest police force in the county, the educational system is great as long as your child settles for classes she didn't want and a teacher staff that never returns calls, We have it great here in Fraser
The very minimal. Parks, roads, and that's about it.
Better recycling and yard waste services
All current county and township (local) services including but not limited to: elections/voting, infrastructure, schools, trash/sewer, etc.
Currently provides trash, community centers, parks, transportation, libraries, roads, education, could provide municipal broadband (that would be AMAZING and a model for a city like Lansing)
Snow removal, road repair, public safety, public schools, comm. centers, internet,
Trash, community centers, library, roads
Trash & recycling, utilities, roads, education, community center, parks, transportation (busses)
Trash Removal, Education, Roads, Libraries, Parks
They can’t handle trash collection so nothing I’m this list.
Roads and bridges; community recreation and parks; community events; elections; leaf/yard waste pick up; water and sewer
Trash, roads, Internet, education, transportation, it would be nice if they were community centers, but there is the ability to do so I believe. Food programs
Trash, community centers, transportation, bike lanes, parks, schools
Education, roads, community centers, utilities, transportation, internet, etc
Trash Removal, Utilities, Community Centers
Utilities, trash, roads, internet, cable, education.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education
Trash removal, education, internet, utilities, transportation
Trash, fire, police, community center, roads,
Transportation, roads, internet and education.
trash removal, community centers, transportation, internet, education, utilities, roads
Trash removal, infrastructure, roads, local entertainment
Trash, recycling, utilities, education (pre K-12th grade), transportation, roads
Trash removal, business development, road enhancement
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, education
Trash removal, yard waste removal, recycling, internet, WiFi, water, electricity, cable, education, community centers
Trash Removal, Education, Utilities, Transportation, Some Road Repairs.
all those u mentioned trash, utilities, roads, education etc
Both willing and capable? Not really sure. The schools are full operational.
I'm not sure I understand the question -- in general, our local government has been decent on those services it provides, but I'd love to see them develop public internet and healthcare.
Fire, police, library, community centers/parks, senior education, trash removal, roads
Yes, the public services do you think your current local goverment.
My local government should help more with homeless people that are on the streets and can’t be protected throughout this pandemic
Maintenance of roads and city infrastructure, education.senior center, parks,
I think the local township can ensure public safety.
water, refuse collection, roads, education, internet
trash removal, transportation, roads, internet, education.
I am seeing some capabilities in those examples & many others... BUT W/O UNITY,,, We cant know
water, sewer, road care, schooling, public health, safety
Utilities, internet, trash removal, public safety, public health, roads and bridges, parks, leaf/debris pickup, snow removal
Community centers, libraries, education, roads
Trash and recycling removal, roads resurfacing, education
All expected and assumed services. Fire, trash, emergency servicess, police, library, roads, parks, public transit, education.
Roads, utilities, not very much really. We no longer have a rec department or schools
trash removal/recycling, some road infrastructure, schools
Education, roads, trash removal, community center
The only thing they can provide is trash removal and they can hardly do that correctly
Trash removal, recycling removal, water and sewage, community centers, roads and educstion
Trash Removal, transportation, roads, education, law enforcement, maintenance, parks and recreation
All of the above. I think my local government does a good job of all of the usual required services.
trash removal, utilities, roads, education, internet
Improving education, reducing unemployment, emergency procedures
make the internet faster and law tax for healthcare
I don't have a lot of faith in anything being done really
Global Internet should be a necessity, I wish in Whitehall they would fix the sidewalks in town and lights to let walkers cross the street and enforce penalties for cars that don’t stop for pedestrians. I wish would get a community pool.
trash removal, transportation, utilities, internet, education
Needs to be fixed badly it is terrible can barely drive and messing up people cars
More community based activities for kids to curve gun violence
An upgrade to our infrastructure is long overdue! If we'd get all the senior citizens out of Congress, we may see progress. Not if we allow older folk to keep office when they are regressive. Only progressives should hold office. Only old people want to go backward.
Trash removal, transportation, road work, education, internet.
I think our government is able to provide all public services that were running before the pandemic.
Internet would be a good thing since all of the kids use chromebookd
all of them : transportation,roads,trash removal,...
Trash removal, snow removal, roads, community parks
Trash, utilities, internet, roads, mainly infrastructure
Trash, community centers, roads, education,
Roads, transportation, education, community centers
All of the above plus emergency services
I think our local government doing their best.
Trash removal, community centers, transportation, education
Cleaning the streets , providing more transporting and reducing pollution.
All services from cleanliness, roads and facilities
I think they could provide trash removal, fix the roads, provide free fast internet,free healthcare and free education. We live in the United States so we all know that won't happen well all be working till we die probably after that even.
Community centers , transportation , internet , education , roads, utilities
Better roads, free internet and better education across the board
public transportation. road repair. water facility. facilities for child care and seniors.
I think my government could do every think ..
trash removal, community centers, utilities, roads, education, recreation
Mi public service commission always look forward to serving the public ensuring safe, reliable, and accessible energy and telecommunication service, trash removal at reasonable rates
it is very good and very like and very nice and I am very happy
Trash removal, education, utilities, transportation internet
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet
Trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, and anything else that applies to this question.
Trash removal, water, centers for the homeless and help provide them with jobs.
All the above and they have a nice park and a recreation center.
Trash removal, community centers, buses, improved roads, parks, schools
Almost all of the aforementioned, we are rural.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads
Trash removal,Community events, dinners/ benefits for the community
Fire and safety. Roads. Community Center.
I think transportation could be better and it is capable of that .
they can do more then they have been doing
the education and the internet and the utilities
fixed roads everywhere in the city. more safe by having more protection. higher work wages
Trash removal, community centers, library, education
Trash removal, utilities, education, transportation
Trash removal, utilities, roads, education
Better roads, trash removal, cleaner water, help to those whom can't go back to work due to they are a single parent struggling to take care of her home responsibilities. Better health care for everyone!
roads, community centers, transportation, education, police
trash removal, internet, education,maintain order.
All basic public services-schooling, mass transit, community centers, roads, etc
trash removal is even difficult for my community how could I expect anything else from them.
Trash removal, water, education, senior services, bus service, parks
Police and fire protection; garbage removal; road repair & snow removal; parks and recreation; water & sewer; building inspections
They offer everything thete are just more generous with the suburbs
They do have trash pick up, splash pads for kids, community centers, libraries, and education. I wish their was a public bus though
Community centers, roads education, transportation
Trash removal ,education,transportation, internet,community centers, public safety, local food banks, utilities
Trash removal better utility prices running water or hauled in at a decent price
Trash removal, education. It's all very basic.
They are good people but misguided. Private enterprise can do all things better than government
I would have to say trash removal and utilities and roads mainly rhe roads cause rhey have been on it a lot lately
Roads sidewalks I feel they should provide everything to be honest.
Trash removal about the only thing they can get right they can't even do that
My local government provides the public with community centers, trash removal, water and sewage, parks, and good schools. I don't believe the local government sponsors the transportation. I think is a county issue.. I m not
Trash removal, community centers, transportation, roads, education, help with food and utilities.
Better public transportation with upgraded systems, trash removal, community centers, internet, recycling
Public libraries, roads, education, internet,
Clean up rubbish and protect the environment
I’m very proud of the way the City of Detroit has stepped up during the past year! They are putting a real effort to better the city as a whole. From the financial support they’ve made available to fixing roads and tearing down abandoned houses.
Trash removal, roads, snow removal of roads, comminity center, rec sports, support local business, education
More safety and more smart spending of the tax money
All of the above plus housing and help with food
Water/sewer, trash/recycle removal, education, safe roads, crossing guards, etc
community centers, public transportation, daycare
Trash removal. Crap water with lead in it that I have to pay for but can't drink.
Community centers, education and transportation
A very small community. Our services are provided by owner controlled business as our trash collection and utilities from larger cities that cover many of our smaller rural communities and some services as internet and tv from company based out of state
Trash removal, community recreation, economic development, education. Public safety, public works
Trash pick up street cleaning park maintenance
Trash removal, transportation, roads, community centers, library, education, police, fire
Our township has no tax base, so can’t provide more than cold patching holes in the pavement.
Public schools, hospital, fire department, emergency services, trash removal, recycling, public works (water/sewer), mental health services, elder care services, assistance for those in poverty, transportation, roads, parks, environmental protection, protection of human rights, utilities including basic internet service
Community centers, library, schools, roads, transport, fire, police,
Trash removal, internet, education, healthcare
All of the above, we live in the subs of Detroit
Trash removal, community centers, education, roads, utilities, law enforcement.
they do need to expand to the internet. at this point in time, internet is supplied by private companies,
Trash, internet, education, police, fire
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, public libraries, public safety
Trash removal, library, education, recreation
community centers, roads, internet. Very suspect about education - definitely don't agree with CRT or the 1619 Theory.
Roads. Education. Community center. Libraries. Police. Fire.
trash removal, library services, education, senior services
roads tranportation utilities internet and education
Police and fire protection, trash and yard waste removal, community centers and parks, utilities, roads
What we already have and what is listed in the question
Trash removal, roads, transportation busses, senior center, meals on wheels
Trash pick-up, education, policing, water and sewer, schooling.
Trash removal, roads, education, recycling, police, fire. No public transportation. Minimal internet. A community center that requires you to pay an exorbitant fee.
Trash removal, community centers, roads, education, utilities
They actually provide many quality services as listed above. While we pay for internet, we have fast service.
utilities, trash removal, community centers/programs, roads, keeping the city clean of debris and trash, volunteer oppurtunities
Just getting every last dollar for there projects
Emergency services, snow removal, public works, sewer, water, community sports, other events.
trash removal, roads, parks &Rec, Fire department.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education.
community centers, transportation, roads, education...
none of these services, except some interest in education
Trash community center utilities education
trash removal, community centers, roads, education
Trash,roads,education,fire & police protection,community centers, trash & snow removal
Utilities, trash, education, law enforcement
Trash removal community center for seniors. Buses, road maintenance including snow removal
Trash and roads and utilities and internet and education and youth services and senior services and tree removal and recycling and buses
Trash removal, water, roads, education, community centers
trash removal, senior center, library, internet
All the usual services? Not sure I understand the question.
Trash removal, community center, roads, schools, internet,
My community sucks up too much money for bullshit luxuries
Willing and Able: Most. Unwilling: Proper Storm Water Drainage
Not much, everything us catered to the people living within the village limits. We do not l8ve within that area. Even the county sheriff's division that's contracted to cover the entire township mostly stays within the village limits, of which their is, additionally, a village police force.
Our community, when they can find workers, provide all the above services.
Trash removal, law enforcement, emergency services, education
Trash removal/recycling services; fire/rescue services; voting precinct and township hall; public park/sports fields and maintenance; summer and winter road maintenance
Trash, recycling, library, community resources, roads, police, fire department, EMS, WATER, sewage
Education, roads, utilities, community centers.
Water, trash pick up, bus system, police, fire department, snow removal public parks, public schools.
Trash removal, recycling, composting community center, roads, education and public transit
Trash removal, utilities, transportation,roads, internet, education, community centers, community arts (theatre, concerts, etc.), snow removal, ordinance enforcement, parks and recreation
Trash. Roads. Community centers. Water. Sewer
Trash removal, community centers, public works- utilities, buses,road repair, internet, public libraries, & public schools.
Transfer station for trash and recycling. Airport, public parks. Education is provided by the school district, not local government
Education, trash and recycling removal, community center/parks
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, education I think they should look into internet more.
trash pick-up, community centers, parks, transportation, education to some extent.
I think they do well with all community assistance programs
free internet wifi; repair the sidewalks
trash removal, community center Roseville doesn't provide utilities
Trash, utilities, not really sure what is being asked here......the community dictates what the governments does.....the government serves at the will of the community.
Trash removal,internet, community center, utilities, roads
We take care of our own water, trash, internet, transportation, road to our complex, etc…..along with having lower taxes….. love it….
education, sewer system, parks, police, fire department,
The are capable of providing all services. We pay the highest taxes in northern Oakland county. Unfortunately there are too many unwilling to allocate tax dollars to such "social" services
Trash removal, schools, water/utilities, roads
Community center, utilities, educatión, límited accesibility to trash
Trash removal, roads, transportation, parks, education
All but they need to provide clean energy
Trash removal, community center, roads, school
None of the above. My local government is part time & we do not even have full-time police coverage.
The City of Clawson does a masterful job of providing public services for our community. I know this sounds excessive but we lack for nothing in this City. We have a problem with less school age children but we are a School of Choice system and have many kids from out of our city borders. There are quite a few streets that need repaving but I have faith that we will get to that.
education, fire department, law enforcement, roads, community center
Sanitation, trash, leaf pickup, community buildings, public works, police, fire, emergency services, public library, roads, recreation center
Nothing Eric Mays is a joke and the rest of Flint is killing each other
Trash roads internet mental health help water
Trash removal, utilities, public transportation, roads, education, jobs,
All of the above except internet for all
trash removal, recreational facilities, water
trash removal, transportations, roads, education, utilities
Trash, roads, utilities, public schools, parks, libraries
That’s a very difficult and complicated question, and honestly I have no idea.
Capable: All you mentioned (trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education). Willing? The economic and mathematical illiterate Trumpists in local government are willing to do the barest minimum.
Fire and police protection, education, roads, bridges, dams, transportation, internet, recycling, farmers market, utilities
Parks & Rec, Police & Fire, Water, sewer, public works, Cometary, library, Building Inspection & Code Enforcement, Assessing, Marina, Camp Ground, Harbor
trash removal, community center, roads, education
Trash, community centers, utilities (water),
typical services provided as most mid size cities have.
Education, transportation, roads, internet, utilities, water quality/utilities, zoning administration,
police, trash removel, transporation, park and rec. centers, education, water, libraries
They could provide snow removal from residents streets as well as internet.
Trash, utilities, local streets,community centers, schools, parks
Public Safety, public transportation, road repair, trash removal, utilities
Roads, Community Center, Food Trucks, Services for the elderly/disabled, Education, Parks and Recreation.
trash pick up, water system, fire department, elections,
Trash, utilities, roads, internet, education, police, fire.
Trash removal, community centers, utilities, education
We basically are served well with respect to roads, internet, trash removal which is private, parks. We need utility infrastructure upgrades as we lose power with storms. Traverse City School District has Board/Superintendent issues which need attention.
Trash removal, water/sewage, parks, libraries, residential streets, schools, community centers, senior services
trash removal, community and senior centers, roads, internet, library, community gatherings such as concerts in the park
trash removal, roads, busses, education, etc.
Trash , recycling, and yard waste removal Community programs Snow removal
Fixing the roads, encouraging business investment, public transportation, broadband, improving the school system.
police, fire, EMS, sanitation, recreation, education, public works, libraries
trash removal, community centers, education
Waste removal, community center, water, public parks, education, library, health data
Trash, water, sewage, roads, natural gas, public transportation, electricity, schooling, low income housing
Transportation, parks, trash removal, community centers
More social help like food, transportation and help to stop the spread of Covid
Road conditions are damaging to cars. Internet and public transportation is of no value when people do not want to work. There should be no discounts for any services when public assistance provides more than I earned when I raised my family.
My current local government is capable of providing trash removal and better education for our children.
fire department, police department, road commission, drain commission, local zoning enforcement
fixing the roads in the area an in the state
Trash, recycling, public schools, parks, libraries, public transit, roads
Trash removal, roads, parks, water and sewer
The township itself provides next to nothing.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, parks, festivals
Education, community centers, law enforcement
Recycling, trash removal, leaves/brush removal
All of the above if they quit wasting our tax money on funding terrorists
trash removal, education, roads, community centers, shelters for homeless, clothes and food for poor
trash removal, recycling, community centers, reduced-price access to public transportation, streets
All of the ones listed in this question. Everyone city has those things.
Update pot hole ridden roads. But instead, they update roads that don't need it. I am not sure why. People complain all the time.
Snow removal and street repair, water and sewer, community school, garbage pickup, police and fire departments,, and community health and wellness services
Just trash removal and they charge a separate cost for bulk items.
The local government provides road maintenance, elections infrastructure, building permits, police, and fire departments.
Trash pickup, road maintenance & repair, street lighting
Parks, walkable nature areas, Biking lanes...
trash removal, roads, library, education, public transportation, community centers
trash removal, roads, sidewalks, internet, etc.
public transit, trash removal, recycling, utility assistance, etc
Trash removal, transportation, roads, education
Library, trash removal, community center, parks, internet, education, storm warning, safe voting, a good police force and fire department, good back-up for businesses and upkeep of streets and properties.
Transportation, Education, Libraries, Parks, Roads
Roads, education, fire, Sherriff's outpost, mail service, public park, occasional road maintenance.
everything they do is half assed so they can and cant
Trash, internet, better policing to help prevent crime
Community center, Fire Dept, Sheriff’s department, sewer, water
Fire, police, community centers, library, schools, roads, parks
Trash,brush,and leave pickup- sidewalk removal- education-policing
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education,
Trash removal, road sweepers, transportation, good roads, internet, good education,recycling services
Garbage service. I think there's a lot they could provide or could try to but dont. Sometimes I think our city govnt is corrupt. I also have no idea what they're doing with the millions in covid relief. Our city is in crisis and has been long before the pandemic
All of the above and they really need to get busy on the roads in our subdivision.
Recycling, public transportation, community college, recreation, new business opportunities, keeping residents safe, medical, legal,
Basically nothing. Our township is worthless.
Trash removal, community center, utilities, roads, education, public parks, police, 911 and fire service.
They already provide trash removal, recycling, schools, roads, community centers, etc. - the problem is that the quality of the services provided is not adequate for the communities needs.
trash removal, community centers, park and recreation , roads, internet, education,
All but can't recycle here and not drop offs homeschool kids but she says I will lose benefits if I put them in public...we are still controlled
Roads and Maybe Education to uptight and white christian ignorance flames over the area
TRANSPORTATION TRASH REMOVAL COMMUNITY CENTERS
Trash removal, community center, senior center, utilities
Trash removal, education, community centers, roads
Trash removal, transportation, community centers, education, libraries, parks and recreation
Trash, recycle, parks, roads, lake exotic weed control, police, Sheriff, education, licensing, variety of community events,
Trash removal Community Centers roads education
water, trash removal, utilities, internet
it would be nice if they (the village) could do a village wide pick up
They pickup the trash already, they should give internet free and fix the roads.
education, utilities, transportation, trash removal
Trash removal, education, community centers.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, rental assistance
I think they could provide all of them if they just raise taxes a little more but that will not happen because people think taxes are already too high now.
Trash removal, available and clean Parks
Trash Removal, Utilities, Internet, Transportation
tRASH REMVOAL, ROAD MAINTENCE. utilities.
They probably aren’t willing to provide much social services, but I believe they could easily provide all of the above, and likely more. Trash removal, recycling, community centers, education, transportation, utilities, roads, internet, water treatment, and more.
They aren't willing to do anything for the tax payers. They do, however, protect the interests of their wealthy donors. The people who bear the brunt of the expenses receive the least representation.
trash pickup, education, transportation, roads, community centers, senior centers, parks
The trash removal system is pretty good here and I think we would be able to have county-wide free internet access
Trash Removal, Transportation, Police, Fire and EMS
Trash removal, street cleaning, leaf pick up, roads, sidewalk, greenery on city streets, sewage, water
I'm fairly certain that my local government has to contract from outside sources and the county for all of the above
Nothing Republicans don't believe in public services
we have trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, libraries, and schools, we should be able to add citywide wifi.
Trash removal, community centers, roads, education
Trash removal, community center, buses, roads, education, trash removal, snow removal, street sweeper.
Bussing children, community centers, senior centers, trash removal, snow removal, road repair, schooling.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, library
Trash removal, internet, roads, utilities
I don't know, I don't really understand the question
Community centers, public parks/recreation, roads
Trash removal, libraries, education, utilities
If they used our tax money properly instead of just making their lives better then they could probably could provide almost all of that
Trash removal, community center, utilities, education, road repair & maintenance, animal control & rescue, senior services, parks & recreation,
trash removal, utilities, transportation ,education. Roads housing and internet is bad.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education and more
community center, library, police, fire, education, roads
Trash and recycling pick up, road and street repairs, education services, local transportation, sewer maintenance, animal control, police and fire services and senior centers.
Trash removal, snow removal, transportation, roads
trash removal, utilities, community center, education, internet, roads
Trash/recycling, internet, education, community centera
we have roads but we need some public transportation and a recycle center and internet
Roads, water, elections, fire people, police, taxes, schools, parks, events, farmers market
They could provide all of those services, trash, utilities, roads, internet and education.
Everything government get involved with becomes a bloated, oftentimes criminal, misuse of taxpayer money.
trash removal, community centers , road repair
Education; library; community center; civics
trash removal, roads, internet, transportation, police
Trash removal, community centers, transportation, roads, education
trash removal, community centers, water, fire department, police, election, education, parks, snow plowing, tree trimming
I think the current local government is wiling to provide transportation and roads
Trash Removal, Roads, Some Public Transportation, Education
Trash and recycling, community center, K-12 and community college some transportation
Currently the local government in the wider surrounding area offers transportation, roads, community centers, and education free of cost outside of taxes, and trash removal, utilities, and internet are available through the private sector.
I don't know, never pay attention to local government
trash service, recycling, water, roads, education
Good trash collection and street cleaning. The cops aren’t terrible assholes. Good schools.
Trash Removal, Utilities, Roads, Transportation, Education
They could do all of the above, but instead they drag things out and make poor financial decisions never really getting much done.
Trash removal, snow removal, road improvements, Education for k-12, power outage support
Better roads, better education, better jobs, better shopping choices.
Recycling, trash removal, internet, utilities
Roads, Education, Community Centers, water and sewer,
Education, roads, sidewalks, business zoning, parks, libraries.
Trash Removal, utilities, transportation, roads
Trash removal, recycling, i.mprove roads, electric charging stations
I think my local government has been good about trash removal, the transportation the roads are not in good shape, on the Internet is good, the educational system could be improved.
Seems to be only police(ing) and fire fighter and education.
Capability: Internet, roads, tuition-free community college, trash removal, enforcing environmental regulations
rash removal. water and sewer infrastructure, public safety services,recreational activities
Trash removal. Public Safety, library access
Trash and water, education, roads, internet
Animal control should be provided to each city in the State.
trash removal, utilities, education, community centers, healthcare,
Better flood water pumps to prepare for climate change
trash, community center, transportation centers
Willing and capable? trash removal, compost, recycling, education
Trash removal, recycling, yard waste removal, sewer and water service, community centers, bus service, public schools, public works such as animal control and parks.
Trash removal, Education; community centers; transportation; roads
Trash removal, roads, community centers, internet, education, utilities
fix roads , transportation, trash removal, keeping businesses in the area and not taxing them so much they move out
All of the above are provided. In my community.
Township Water, Low value property buying for beautification or value improvement, incentives for new affordable apartment building, incentives for new low skilled jobs
They are able of providing all possible public services, but limit it — as in, dontquite provide everything low income folks need
Community center, utilities, education, roads
Trash removal community center roads internet education parks
internet, cable, trash removal, utilities, transportation
They're not willing to do any of these they're Republicans they believe you should do it yourself
Trash roads water parks transportation education internet
Trash, community center, roads, sewer repair(currently going on), festivals, farmers market. All the usual
community centers, transportation, internet and education.
trash removal street repair, water and sewer. police . fire
Trash removal, water and sewer, library, road repair
Internet sucks especially sprint/tmobile services, our roads are so damaged , I hate driving, local government does not care. They are not willing to make Michigan better.
New roads, help with low income home repairs for the UP that they have for lower Michigan.
trash, snow removal, transportation, utilities
Trash removal, transportation, utilities, cable, internet, water/sewer, education, religious
Better bus transportation! Better Roads! Infrastructure!
Unsure about willing, but capable of all listed above
trash removal, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, street sweeping, snow removal, tree limb removal and more
Trash,/water. Senior and children programs, schools
Trash services, electricity, gas, water and sewerage appear to be most of the basic services that they provide somewhat well in Detroit.
All of those mentioned above and more. We have an excellent local government.
Trash, community centers, transportation, utilities, roads, education
community centers,parks,library,public school, public water,
They need to have curbside pickup of recycling, garbage and yard waste in every community. They also need to fix all the roads and bridges.
Transportation, trash removal, recycling, education
Taking our money and spending it uselessly and not getting anything done.
Transportation, roads, trash removal, education
Community center, transportation, internet, education, senior services
trash removal is pretty consistent, roads are worked on all the time
I think they're capable of providing all of the services mentioned here.
I think it's great that they have public transportation for those who cannot drive.
Internet transportation trash support with needs
Internet, transportation, library, community services
Trash of course , some education, internet and road work. For all that our local government can do they do the bare minimum
Trash removal, transportation, centers and education
They currently provide trash removal, education, and roads. I think they should provide internet and utilities, but aren't willing to.
Trash water transportation utilities policing
Trash removal, cc, utilities, roads, education
trash removal community centers utilities transportation roads internet education
Trash removal, cleaning up downtown, helping out the college
community centers, internet, education, utilities
Trash removal, utilities, transportation, roads
Child care, service to different races, transportation, power
Trash, removal, everything else is hit& miss ( roads are horrendous)On a positive note my community does work together to help others
My local community is able to provide everything listed above.
utilities, internet, roads. trash removal, education
They provide public transportation and toads, but trash removal is an open market and each household chooses their own
Trash removal, roads, internet, education
Transportation, education, healthcare, provide help for food and the homeless
Trash removal, fair roads, public schools, new development
They did have a recycling center but that went away, I would like to see the return of some kind of recycling program.
i think they should be capable exemption of inter net
Pot hole fixes, education funds, and pandemic measures.
They are capable of providing all those services but because of small budgets/fraud they lack the funds to do so.
They are able to provide all types of public services
Trash and recycling bins for residences free of charge.
Libraries, garbage workers, construction, and road
I think the roads definitely need more work. The school's need more work. They should provide internet and education that everybody
Roads, trash removal, road construction, transport,community centers
rash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education
Trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, education, police, fire, medical
We have to pay for these services by our taxes
Trash pickup, water, public transportation, public WiFi throughout the city
Trash removal, transportation, community centers
They do a good job with the tax dollars available so I would say all of them.
My local government does well at all of the above: trash removal, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education. Their community centers leave a little to be desired, though. I love the local library.
better recycling program (e.g. more large recycling bins around the city for people to dispose of there recyclables in)
Roads, public buildings, garbage, city land
Trash removal, internet..actually all of the above
Schools, sewage, roads, parks, library, parking
trash removal, community centers, roads, education, etc.
Trash removal, recycle, utilities, roads, Internet, phone service, education, community events, fire station, etc.
Trash removal, recycling, transportation, roads, education
Education, connumity services, roads, water
Whatever is needed that falls within the realm of what they are suppose to provide
Trash removal, community centers, education
all but not a good job only do bear minimum of anything

Public services that you think your federal government is willing/capable of providing
Disaster relief, health insurance, social security, unemployment, roads, public transportation, national parks, museums, border security
Disaster relief, health insurance, retirement and disability insurance, military protection, parks, transportation, environmental protection, labor environment protection
Voter protection, disaster relief, social insurance, retirement insurance, infrastructure, transportation.
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, health care, armed forces, employment insurance
Disaster relief, road maintenance, covid relief, national parks, more taxes, incompetent politicians, fear-mongering, tyranny.
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social security, national parks, infrastructure, health insurance, reparations for marginalized people.
Social security, medical insurance, roads/highways, law enforcement, military, disaster relief (FEMA), science, food safety regulation, product safety regulation, workplace safety regulation, financial regulation
federal government would like to provide everything for us.
Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, national parks, food inspection, drug inspection, law enforcement
If they were willing to be constitutional, the only services the federal government would provide would be the post office and the military. They are quite willing to provide many other things, but they always to an amazingly bad job of it.
fema, disaster relief, grants for education, national parks
Disaster relief, unemployment, social security, Medicaid, insurance, emergency services,
Maybe national security but not really with Biden
Disaster relief, road maintenance, social security health insurance
Social security, parks and rec, disaster relief, education assistance, disability assistance, healthcare
disaster relief, social insurance, parks & rec
National parks, disaster relief, social security, postal service
willing: not sure Capable, Fema, Universal Health care, Public Transportation, Social Security, which is NOT an entitlement but something I have paid into my whole adult life. Good parks on state and federal level and much more. Lobbyists and greed negates all of these capabilities of our governemnt.
Postal Services, foreign relations, military, border protection, immigration, education, research and development, drug R&D, Regulation of medicines, regulation of food purity, social assistance, disabilty insurance, flood insurance, retirement insurance, land management, parks, dams, locks, waterways, Taxation, transportaion policy, transportation infrastructure, space exploration, business assistance,
, disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
heathcare for all, social insurance, retirement insurance, transportation, disaster relief.... free preschool and college....
All of them, whether you want it or not.
Healthcare coverage, free college education, social security, utilities, broadband internet, public transportation, national parks, public safety
not use what you asking here, I have to pay for them all. city will not help
Capable? Unemployment insurance, retirement insurance, universal healthcare, disaster relief, broadband internet, national parks, college education/vocational training, universal basic income, national defense. Willing? Unemployment insurance, medicaid/medicare, disaster relief, national defense.
None, they don’t care about the people of this country
They are capable of doing all of those things.
The federal should provide all public services, that is what government is - a public service funded by the people
disaster relief, retirement insurance, transportation
Continued Covid support, BUI, free health and childcare, paid parental leave.
All currently provided: Soc. Security, Medicare/Medicaid, highway funding, FEMA response, etc.
They should be capable of all of those, though they often fall short.
Disaster relief, social security, transportation, public works,
FEMA, retirement and social insurance support, transport, parks. Please provide family leave, healthcare, and universal pre-k and subsidized infant care and preschool to support parent and pay childcare workers what they deserve
Those items listed, as well as national security, research, space exploration, education, energy, law enforcement, tax collection, trade regulation
social security, disaster relief, national parks, social welfare programs, healthcare
disaster relief, social safety net (retirement/medicare/unemployment/etc.), utilities, regulation
interstate transportation; military defense; border security; disaster relief; national parks; conservation programming;
Transportation, Parkson rack social insurance retirement insurances disaster relief, roads,
Roads, parks, disaster relief, social security, snap
Disaster relief, social security, Medicare for all, UBI, etc
Retirement Insurance, Social Insurance, Transportation
Disaster relief, SSI, roads, national parks, education
Military protection, interstate roads, social service administration
disaster relief, retirement insurance health insurance parks and recreation transportation social insurance
Disaster relief, parks and rec, mail, disability pay, infrastructure support, public projects
Capable- everything. Willing- harder to say
Disaster relief, security, transportation, national parks, roads, health care
exactly whats mentioned retirement medicare medicaid transportation parks and rec
The are capable of all, they are unwilling to do what is actually needed though.
disaster relief, parks & recreation, education. There are many things they are capable of providing. Willing is a different story
It's capable of a lot, it's just a matter of priorities. They absolutely must provide disaster relief. They should also develop a true public healthcare system. I would also support universal basic income. It's capable of doing all of these things, willing is another matter.
Disaster relief, social welfare programs,
State and local governments, a national emergency management system that is Response Plan, so that all levels of government can provide a coordinated.
I think federal government can do a lot more for the community than what they are doing now during this pandemic
Maintenance of infrastructure, disaster relief,military preparedness, health care and insurance national parks,research and development, interstate commerce.
I do not think the federal governments works well at anything it does.
social insurance, infrastructure, national defense, disaster relief, retirement insurance
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance.
Our federal government & local citizens have gross abundance of resources.
national security, national heath care, retirement insurance, disaster relief, social safety net, national parks, major infrastructure, court system, protecting voting and other rights, immigration, diplomacy, climate, promoting clean energy.
disaster relief, soc. security, parks and rec., medicaid, state assistance
Social security and insurance, transportation, disaster relief, parks, help with education
Social security, parks and recreation, disaster relief, housing relief
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social services, transportation
All listed in question plus health insurance
It can do most things, and a few of them very well. Large scale infrastructure, national defense, disaster management, social safety nets, etc.
They're more than capable of providing all of the above.
Disaster relief, parks and rec, transportation
Social security disability and other benefits, Medicare and medicaid, disaster relief,
transportation, military, public health guidance, defense
Disaster relief, social security, Wildlife preservation and national parks.
Financial support for families with kids
disaster relief, industry development,health insurance
They need to look harder at social security
Disability raised-we didn’t ask to have things wrong with us and live in the same economy with needs, wants and financial obligations. I also have two children. We live significantly below the poverty level even after the first time we get the child tax credit of which we have yet to receive. Also parents who go years without willingly paying child support should not be threatened with jail time, but should actually be doing it. You need to make an example out of a few people and the majority will realize they can’t get away with it.
Parks and rec. Retirement disaster relief
All of them and they can send one to local states and they can distribute
Fix them up and just get it all together
Way more than what they are. The people are tired of being neglected and we could see a nationwide Insurrection, people already are refusing to return to work. This will get ugly because those in charge are out of touch
Social insurance. Disaster relief, transportation
I believe they are capable of providing all, and should provide more than they have.
Parks and recreation, retirement insurance
most of them:disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance ,,,, etc
Disaster relief, education, insurance, immigration
Stimulus checks more of them we as citizens did not ask for COVID why do we have to suffer alone
Disaster relief, transportation, parks and recreation, retirement insurance
centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education
Providing more safety and protection and preserving human rights.
They could definitely pulling their weight as well like a free healthcare plan. Don't complain people are dying because they don't see the doctor when you know most can't afford it.
disaster relief , retirement insurance , social insurance , transportation , parks and recreation
covid relief. disaster relief. providing and maintaining parks and rest stops through out the state.
Security and shopping and helping the people
disaster relief, retirement insurance, transportation, parks, defense, international relations and borders
the federal government is well capable to serve the public by proper disaster relief framework, insurance provisions, transportation, and recreational facilities as required
it is very good and very like and very nice and I am very happy
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks
I think the federal government is capable of providing all of the public services, but I feel they are unwilling to provide quite a few.
Retirement insurance Parks disaster relief
I think because of climate control, they should offer everyone flood insurance. Global warming is not our fault.
Parks, Social Security, Healthcare for all, Covid response
Social security, transportation and recreation
We rarely have or need any disaster relief thank God!As for the others your guess is as good as mine on that one cuz not much is done due to lack of funding etc..
Disaster relief, poverty aid, retirement benefits, tuition assistance
In general , the services are good , but the roads and gardens can be better taken care of , and private schools can be set up.
better financial help for people in need of assistance
Probably capavle of providing multiple things needed byut that's not saying they're actually willing to do so
Transportation, health insurance social security, retirement
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
FEMA relief, roads, infrastructure, parks and rec, etc.
No disaster help and they can barely provide safe drinking water
Currently, anything to gain more votes from their dictator
Medicare and Medicaid, social security, disaster relief
None if they dont have to so if they dont have to they usually dont
disaster relief and parks and recreation
Disaster relief, parks and recreation, transportation, retirement insurance
Water running for everyone and help getting better u ty ility prices
Nothing really right now with the Biden administration
I believe the federal government has a number departments and agencies that oversee a lots of things in our nation, including disaster recovery and relief, national parks and recreation centers. The federal government is also responsible for health care, and overseeing roads and highway, and bridges.
Disaster relief, social security benefits, help with food and utilities,
Easier and more fair disability insurance program that doesn't DENY everyone on the first try, transportation, UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME
Diasaster relief retirement insurance, social security, public transport, green spaces, health carr
I think the federal government is in the early stages of a revolution. As with any major change, there are obstacles and challenges that will take time to get a full grasp of in order to really become “For the People”..
Very little. They have shown they are incapable of supporting the citizens and have taken too much control.
Disaster and infastructure monies, medicare for all
All of the above also better access to the internet phones and again financial aid
Disaster relief, Retirement, Medicare and full Rx coverage, better and more affordable healthcare and prescription coverage, debt relief for families affected by Covid, ADA rights and training to all employers/employees.
They aren't willing to provide anything, they are forced. If they had their way they wouldn't spend any money on the American people. They would keep it for themselves or give it to countries overseas to make "friends"
All of them. They waste money on dumb stuff instead
Health insurance, retirement and government funding
The federal level does provide for services as food stamps. Would not expect help in the other service areas you mentioned
Healthcare, tax cuts, clean water, education grants
Disaster relief, social security, welfare, transportation, health, parks and recreation, security
Federal government needs to stop getting their hands in everything! Follow the Constitution and get people back to work! Stop placating the lobbyists, especially Big Pharma.
All of the above in the question plus protection of the environment and human rights, single payer healthcare, education, fair legal system, protection of voting rights, free speech, intellectual freedom, social security
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks, law enforcement, fire services, diplomacy, defense, environmental protection, education, courts,
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation
they're not willing to provide much but completely capable of providing things like healthcare and minimum standard of living that isn't abject poverty
Social security, retirement insurance, parks, military defense for domestic and foreign.
all the above they seem to be doing a good job with...not stellar but good
Disaster, infrastructure, defense, social security, medicare
disaster relief, social insurance, transportation, national parks
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation infa-structure, parks and recreation
all of them and they give our money away to other countries! instead of doing this to help our own citizens
This administration - none. No confidence what so ever in them.
Disaster relief. Retirement insurance and health care. Education. Federal parks. Protection from homegrown terrorists.
high cost services such as disaster relief, social security, medicare
health insurance transportation parks social insurance
Disaster relief, interstate highways, national parks, education, healthcare, retirement/social se unity payments
They are willing and very capable of Partisian bickering, taking numerous vacations, calling social security a "benefit" from them, ignoring the american people, republicans restricting voters, lying, and too many other ugly behaviors too numerous to mention!!!!
None of the above. They are broke. The only thing these losers have successfully done is bankrupt the largest financial entity in the history of mankind.
defense, print monies, make treaties, ensure the public safety from forign aggression.
National Defense, national roads, Social Security, National Parts, disaster relief,
Retirement insurance, tuition debt cancellation, parks and recreation, disaster relief, social insurance, transportation,
Social secutiry, Medicare, disaster relief
Sadly, while a certain paRty would rather line their pockets and the pockets of their pals, we don't see the federal government providing for the citizens as good as they could. I have seen a change with the new administration, especially when it comes to disaster relief.
Social security. Disaster relief, National Parks. Roads and bridges on federal highways,
The federal government should provide. Military protection, SS, infrastructure (highways airports) national parks boarder protection.
Social safety net, highways, other transportation, retirement
disaster relief, higher social security, higher minimum wage, health care for all, transportation, education, roads, parks and rec,, help for addicts and homeless
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, living wages.
Long list - defense, research, specialized policing, management of forests/parks, social welfare, health insurance, public works, arts/humanities.
disaster relief, social insurance, parks and recreation, medical insurance
Feds forced to provide a minimum social safety net of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid. National Parks & Forests OK, but need improvement. Feds should spend 5x the current budget on education & social safety net.
Disaster relief,SS,National Parks,Inter State Highways,Economic development,FFA,National Security
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, healthcare
medicare for all, feeding the hungry, child tax credits- but not for the wealthy, fair taxation - tax the richest!
Social security, national parks, fema disaster relief, rails and other methods of transportation
Infrastructure and parks and roads recreation and national parks and national forests and disaster and military etc
Capable of almost anything but willing to do almost nothing
The federal government doesn't provide. Its tax payers provide
all of the services shown in the examples
Disaster relief , social insurance, parks and recreation
It is not the government's job to provide all these types of services.
Yes, all of the usual services and then some. They just need to start taxing corporations at the same levels Reagan did. I miss Reagn's policies. Who'd of thunk it?!
Not many, try but screw up everything due to politics now. Seems our government warns people reliant on the government as their answer to everything instead of learning and not be afraid to work for what is needed instead of freebies given to them. Each individual has unique abilities and this business that EVERYTHING has to be the same is dumbing down our youth
It Depends on who you ask. Democrats want to provide services that promote a safe and prosperous society; whereas, Republicans favor prosperity for the rich, and austerity for everyone else.
Disaster relief, retirement insurance parks and recreating
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation,
The government provides services for disaster relief, retirement (as long as the money holds out), transportation (but services are limited and not great for disability people), and they need to do better for parks and recreation. They also are great at throwing money around to get people to vote for them while destroying the economy and allowing workers to stay home.
Border control, defense, banking oversight
Justice Department that can force Congress in the direction of codifying legal decisions (abortion) and constitutionally-"protected" rights (like voting without suppressive tactics); social safety net; National Park services
Anything that fits their communist takeover.
Yes, all, disaster relief, social security, unemployment, parks, roads
Single payer health coverage, disaster relief, social security, transportation, public lands.
Military, infrastructure, disaster aid Social security, in my opinion universal healthcare.
Public transportation, family leave, cost of living differentials, parks and transportation, universal auto coverage and life insurance
disaster relief, education, retirement/social insurance, healthcare, transportation, parks and recreation, civil rights protection
none they only think of them selfs not anyone else, there all talk for the vote.
Senior services, disaster relief, parks & recreation
Disaster relief, transportation,parks and recreation
Social security, Medicare, national parks, major regulations such as controlling pollution and industrial standards. FDA, FAA
Disaster relief, Social security, Medicare, medicaid
Disaster relief, social security, health insurance, education, parks and recreation, disability coverage, employment
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, -inc.
Willing but incapable on most things and shouldn’t be providing most things
The federal government should not be providing any services other than protecting the country, monitoring the financial system, supporting the Constitution 100%, severe emergency relief when needed that does not become long term or forever relief.
not very much I think most of what they say is sweept under the rug
Social security, disaster relief, national parks, freeways,
the federal government should provide Military protection for the country, interstate travel regulations, and take care of the social security department which they created.
What ever the community dictates....within reason.
Disaster relief…… only…..SS is a Ponzi Scheme,
Personal Security and safety . . . Unfortunately, the Federal Government feels they are capable of providing many more services that the Federal Government has no legitimate reason to provide.
They are capable of providing all public services.
Health insurance unemployment, national parks, education, social security (at least until 2033)
disaster relief, parks and rec, social security, healthcare
Disaster relief, Highway finding, relief bills, social safety net, defensa, broadband
Health insurance, transportation and infrastructure, disaster relief, national defense, national parks.
Social Security, Medicare, National monuments
All of the above but including green energy
The federal government does provide disaster relief, retirement insurance, and social insurance that people here take advantage of.
We (husband of 61 years and myself) would not make it without Social Security but I really don't think we will out-live it so, not to sound callus, we can't worry about that. Just doing the best that we can and grateful for what we have.
Retirement insurance, social insurance disaster relief, parks and recreation
Everything they are involved in today does not work well
Maintenance of public lands, military, foreign relations, solving interstate disputes, federal infrastructure
Nothing Obama said the water was fixed then acted like he drank it Stop trying to kill Flint
disaster relief, social security, medicare, medicaid,
Again, no fucking clue. Don’t people get paid to look into this, and report it? Ask them!
Health care, disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, education.
Health insurance, national parks, disaster aid, mass transportation, support for veterans
Standing army, and items listed in the constitution and Bill of Rights'
Medical, disaster relief, social security,
All the services one would expect of this country
capable of all, but not willing to do much
health care, parks/national and local, education, social insurance/safety, transportation, fiscal policy, environmental oversight, climate protection, water quality,
transporation, public saftey (armend services), disaster relief, national parks, social programs, and health insurance for all.
They should be able to provide internet, healthcare and insurance.
I'm not sure of any more, but I do know that people in dire situations are taken care of very well by our small community.
Disaster relief. The current Administration is too incompetent to do much else.
Once the DOD budget is cut since we are no longer in the war, the U.S. Government can easily provide healthcare insurance so no one is without, increase in social security to benefit our seniors, a few years of free college, infrastructure updating, maintaining and increasing our National Parks, disaster relief, placing a nationwide wage cap on higher up in corporations to force those corporations to give better pay and wages to their employees.
infrastructure repair/replace, disaster relief, public safety, retirement insurance, parks and recreation, national security, consumer protection
Capable of taking care of the homeless and our vets with housing/shelter on a long term basis but refuse to do so. Capable of taking care of Americans FIRST but would rather pander to illegal immigrants and support then over us.
Social support for all. I'm not sure if they are willing, but it should be number 1.
the federal government is capable of almost any thing. Whether it is willing to do is something else again.
Universal healthcare, infrastructure assistance, low cost housing, social security
Disaster relief, Social Security, Medicare. Would prefer to have as little federal involvement as possible.
all of the above plus infrastructure and disaster relief
I don't like this question. Does capable mean that I think they're good at what they do? If so, the waste, fraud, and abuse in many of these programs would prevent me from saying they're capable. If capable just means that the program can exist, then I suppose they're capable of providing some services. Also, should I list these programs if I don't think they should exist. I think government is willing to provide Medicare and Social Security, but both programs are unconstitutional and therefore shouldn't exist.
Disaster relief, economic stimulus, medicare, Social security, health insurance
Disaster, transportation, internet, health care
Federal government should stay out of control
Defense. parks & rec. law enforcement. social assistance
Disaster relief, unemployment benefits, healthcare, investment & persuading/incentivizing businesses to locate in the US, ending endless wars, national park investment, giving police offers a raise, giving teachers a raise, fixing the school system in this country, fighting climate change.
Trash removal, community center, senior activities, taking care of roads and we do have parks and recreation
SSA, defense, disaster relief, parks, infrastructure, voting rights and access
defense, public welfare programs, too numerous to say
Not sure anymore, the way they are throwing money around
Social benefits, parks and recreation, disaster help
Not much. The key word there is "willing." The ability is there, but Republicans in particular prefer to put money in the pockets of the wealthy, and don't give a damn about infrastructure, the environment, public health and safety, etc.
Social security, Medicare, Medicaid, disaster relief, infrastructure, unemployment insurance, research funding
disaster relief retirement insurance,social insurance, transportation
Disaster relief, social security, transportation, parks, healthcare, income equality,
disaster relief, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, health care
I believe they are capable of spending 3.1 trillion dollars and applying it to our social and physical infrastructure, which is needed very badly.
Financial help for poverty of so many Americans as those without children are getting NO help. It’s resulting in more homelessness and hunger.
To much it's not the Government's job to give us freebies
roads disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
disaster relief, welfare, social security, transportation
disaster relief. social security, national parks, medicare
People need to take care of their own needs and not have money stolen from tax payers to cover their short sighted finance or insurance problems.
national defense, national parks, social security, public health
The federal government is capable of providing disaster relief and retirement insurance.
None at this time. Every facet of the federal government has become pure evil.
The federal government is not really capable of doing anything properly.
Federal government can print money so it can theoretically provide any service.
almost everything; little if any of it effectively / efficiently
Disaster relief, social security, metro transports, parks, national parks
social security, medicare, disaster relief
The federal government should focus on doing what it’s supposed to do: protect the individual liberties of its citizens.
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, etc.)?
The Federal Government can't put their pants on right. Who Knows
Disaster relief, social security, Medicare, parks
disaster relief, transportation, parks and recreation
Upholding the constitution and protect our borders!
Disaster Relief , parks recreation, insurance
Disaster relief, infrastructure, defense of country if not led by a Democrat.
Social & retirement insurance including comprehensive full coverage health
All of the above if they quit wasting our tax dollars on gender studies for foreign countries - what a joke
daycare for after school, early preschool like Head Start, disaster relief, Social Security, elder care, Medicare, public health insurance
All of the above listed. All cities have those things.
Update pot hole ridden roads. But instead, they update roads that don't need it. I am not sure why. People complain all the time.
Federal government in lieu of collecting taxes is responsible for protection of the entire nation Meaning from outside forces and policies pertaining to the welfare of its masses
Armed Forces, national parks, national highways, and lots of money for states to set up other services.
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, parks and recreation
FEMA disaster relief, social security, healthcare, etc.
postal service, defense, roads, national parks, social security, disaster relief, epidemic management
Disaster relief, social security, infrastructure
Retirement insurance/social insurance, disaster relief, road repair assistance, unemployment benefits, homeland security, infrastructure repairs, energy exploration, education, parks, back-up for small businesses.
social security, medicare, parks and rec, universal healthcare (if they get off their asses) boosts to unemployment, disaster relief, simplified tax system.
Diaster relief, social security and medicare and parks
if they did their job universal health care would work....not obamacare tho
Disaster relief, social security, Medicare and medicaid, road repairs, school funding
I believe the federal government is capable, but not willing, to provide all of the above.
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, environmental protection, food safety, etc
retirement, transportation, parks and red, good roads.
disaster relief social ins parks and recreation
They should provide physical infrastructure, diaster assistance, and military protection. That's it.
social security, disaster relief, welfare, transportation, national parks, military, medicaid, SNAP benefits, court system
Disaster relief, national parks, I cannot think of much else that they are both willing and capable of providing now and in the near future.
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, health care, unemployment insurance, courts
All of the forementioned id we maintain a Democratic Government and the GOP and Dictator Trump are imprisoned
disaster relief, universal health care, student loan forgiveness, continued unemployment benefits
Disaster relief, Medicare, social security
disaster relief, social insurance, retirement insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
Parks and recreation, disaster relief, retirement insurance
Should only provide protection from without or within, minimal business interference, my social security and Medicare funds given back to me
Disaster relief at there convince while hundreds of people are already dead perfect example Katrina. Trump only helped Texas he is a asshole. And if he takes power were all screwed unless u have millions and kiss his ass
capable of all of the above, just not willing
It’s an overblown bureaucracy. Can hardly do anything at all. If you want it screwed up beyond comprehension, turn it over to any government agency. The best run department, at least until January 20, 2021, was the defense department.
none - the federal government does a poor job at managing things now and I don't want them involved in any more things
They should fix up more parks and community centers for the kids.
disaster relief, social insurance, transportation, parks & rec,
Parks and rec, retirement insurance, disaster relief.
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks, and recreation
All of them but it will not happen because people do not want to pay more taxes.
Disaster Relief, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Police, Fire and Rescue Services
They don’t seem willing, but they are perfectly capable of providing Medicare for all, guaranteed income, affordable or free education, free housing, free utilities, food stamps for all, disaster relief, parks and recreation, transportation, etc
All of the above as well health care. No one should be bankrupted because of medical expenses.
Disaster relief and stimulating the economy
Disaster relief, roads, bridges, waste management, national parks conservation, social security, health care for all, paternity care supplement and rememburstment for time off, transportation, international bridges and tunnels
Parks, disaster relief, health insurance, pensions, interstate travel
the federal government as a whole is an unwilling provider of all of the above
Infrastructure for internet. High speed railway, bridges dams
transportation, parks & rec, disaster relief
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, parks, recreational activities, health insurance, SNAP
Social security, Medicare, medicaid, disaster relief, parks and rec upkeep
state parks, medical/,aide to needy people
should provide the most important ones disaster relief
Infatstructure updates to all mostly everything
Disaster relief, unemployment benefits, national parks
Disaster relief, healthcare, retirement insurance, social insurance, infrastructure, national security, transportation, parks and recreation, broadband
If they weren't so busy worrying about making money for themselves and living the high life, they should be capable of doing all of it like they say in their campaign speeches
what are you talking about when you retired YOU have to pay for Medicare that is not free it should be you are on a fixed income. With housing so high , waiting list so long you go broke trying to find a place to live. So better health care for the old with better housing programs. I do not believe they will provide this because they made bad decision with social security.
Disaster services, social security, veterans services, healthcare for ALL, banking oversight, infrastructure funding and leadership, employment training funds, science research and arts funding, departments to monitor health and safety issues in food and manufacturing
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, etc etc...BUT at this time they're capable of providing but not willing to do so since they are totalitarians running the show and set on installing the 'Great Reset' where we will, according to Klaus Schwab and his World Economic Forum, "own nothing and be happy"
Basic education, military, highway maintenance, national park system, prison system, minimal retirement insurance, disaster relief.
Universal health care, disaster relief, social programs
lots of things as long as they keep making us pay more taxes
"willing" and "capable" are two very different things. I think the federal government is capable of doing all of the above listed things. But whether they're willing to do them is a completely different thing. During Trump's administration, we lost funding to parks and rec, to transport and social programs, to disaster relief. So I think Republicans are capable, but not willing to do these things. I think Democrats are capable and much more willing to do these things.
Social security, medicare, immigration, courts, funding things
The federal government should be responsible for relief, social security, retirement, parks.
Healthcare; roads/ highways; environment; social security; security; pandemic relief
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, parks and recreation, national security
Disaster relief, parks and recreation, transportation
Disaster relief, food for the hungry, parks and recreation, senior help and centers.
disaster relief, fbi, military, limited health care, roads, judiciary, national parks, military, social security
Retirement Insurance, Disaster Relief, Social Insurance, Parks and Recreation, Universal Basic Income
They are capable and should be willing to provide more services for the people than they're doing. This "Socialism" is bad myth.' For starters the budget and stimulus to get the country moving again. Democrats need to get this done while they have the opportunity. I am a Christian and believe in helping the least of these.
all mentioned above, they can do nearly anything
This is a weird question. They provide all the above, not sure if it’s willing and it’s seldom capable.
Medical Insurance, Social Security, Disaster Relief, Loan Forgiveness
They are capable of all of these tasks, but too many drag their feet and engage in personal pet projects that are usually no good for the people.
Disaster relief, social security, Medicare, campgrounds and parks, voting process
S. S.,Roads & Repairs, disaster protection, Medicare and Medicad, Military protection, Parks and forests
Literally all of that and more. They're only job is to make our life better and they don't they should not get any money and they should be made to pay back every dime they've ever gotten from us because they have never done their jobs.
fed govt is supposed to be a govt for & of the people. not his elitist crap where they think they rule us.
Parks, education, national defense, courts, NASA, roads, immigration law enforcement, and market regulation.
Improve roads, charging stations, bridge repair, internet expansion
Capable of - ALL public services; Willing - little to none
I think the federal government is good and providing disaster relief ,ObamaCare health insurance, and it provides good Parks and recreation air traffic is good trains are good
I am not sure I understand this question. Willing and capable but don’t? Willing and capable but do? health care and free college and early childhood education, child care, infrastructure
They do a fairly well job of what they are doing now.
All of them except social insurance I'll give that a maybe.
Capabilities: Single-payer/universal healthcare, Green New Deal to revolutionize outdated infrastructure, Declare the Climate Crisis as a national emergency
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, healthcare, funding for city services, infrastructure repair, internet services.
parks, transportation,disaster control, infrastructure, healthcare,
Finding a way to get water from the east coast to the west coast during a drought and flooding
National parks, FEMA, social security, Medicare and Medicaid, snap benefits, wic benefits, VA care, regulation and inspection of most industries that do interstate commerce
transportation; disaster relief; retirement insurance; parks and recreation
Job guarantee(at home low skill jobs for disabled and people with personality disorders), Affordable housing, free housing for the disabled (both assisted and unassisted), increase minimum ssi and ssdi benefits to equal a minimum wage full time job or the poverty line whichever is higher, low value housing/property buyout in a recession, housing subsidies for people under 30 and over 60 that make under median income and large housing subsidies for low income individuals or families, large investment in artificial intelligence research and development and automation and computer science in general(both hardware and software), large investment in life extending technology(anti-aging, artificial organs, etc.), internet at least 100mbps for people within 5 miles of a town or city, job guarantee and help for people with personality disorders that don't qualify for ssi or ssdi especially for those who have long unemployment and live with their parents and who have never had a job as in failure to launch, major home repair coverage for those near or below the poverty line, paid destruction and removal of low value housing both single and multifamily to incentivize new building,
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation On the democratic side particularly
Disaster relief transportation social services
retirement insurance transportation bigger social security checks free insurance and healthcare
SS insurance, Transportation, and disaster relief
disaster relief., parks, Social Security Medicare
disaster relief, retirement and social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation. COVID shots.
Disaster relief, emergency pandemic funds, welfare programs, assistance to immigrants
Social security, disaster clean up, keeping country safe
disaster, insurance, basic survival needs food water housing etc
Disaster relief. And I don't know what else exactly
Better transportation services! Disaster relief! Better local parks.
Infrastructure improvements, disaster relief, retirement and social assistance.
disaster relief, social security, national parks and wars.
Disaster relief, social security, protecting U.S.,
disaster relief, social insurance, medicare, transportation,
I think they are capable of providing Mdicaid, food stamps, and assistance with any other type of benefits for those not working (unemployment).
At thise time I don't feel that the federal government is capable of providing any service with anything resembling efficiency.
The federal government could provide all of the above but the Republicans are against many of things that will keep the country for the people.
Disaster relief, social security, federal land parks & recreation, short term help for unemployment
I don't think they are willing and capable of providing much. We have parks but they don't keep them clean.
Capable of robbing us blind while not doing what they promise
Unemployment benefits, food benefits, parks and recreation
parks and recreational areas are being restored, social insurance and transportation continues to need review
I think they're also capable of providing all of the services mentioned here.
That really financial help food assistance
It's possible to make changes for the better.
Insurance and transportation And Parks for kids
Insurance, Disaster relief, national parks.
Since Covid-19 has caused so mamy problems. I do not believe the federal government is capable of providing much more than they have already provided. Our country is going broke.
The federal government is not giving any retirement insurance. Disaster relief they will give to. Most parks and recreation are given in a state level. The federal government is costing us more than its giving us
defending the nation, parks and recreation
insurance, parks and recreation, disaster relief
This is an odd question, they are capable of providing all of these things.
Retirement insurance social insurance free Healthcare
Social insurance, disaster relief, transport, parks
I'm not sure anymore. Everything is such a mess and uncertain.
Disaster relief, communications assistance, food and economic assistance, retirement benefits
All you mentioned but,that's to be expected I would think
They are able to provide everything above.
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, transportation
No you’d have to be stupid to be a white male and think the government has my interest in thought, all they care about is blacks Mexicans and Arabs, and to tell the white man that he’s racist for shit that happened 100 years ago. Y’all don’t give a fick about anything besides keeping people brainwashed with the garbage that means literally nothing, race isn’t real, it’s a word created by humans, it has no true meaning we are all the same fucking species, how can one be racist? It’s not fucking philosophically possible. But the liberals are to fucking braindead and power hungry that they gotta make shit up to put you down
Better housing for both chronic and temp homeless. We're the richest country in the world+ we CAN end homelessness
passing act that proteft our right to vote, raise minimum wage.
Full coverage Insurance for those who do not have job.
Disaster, national defense, federal roads, parks, welfare, immigrants health care, their own health insurance, their kids college,
Disaster relief, parks and rec, universal health care, stimulus payments
They are capable of providing all these services with all the money we give them year round but they neglect their job to do so.
The federal government is capable of providing all these services but are not doing well with affordability
I think everybody should have health insurance and I think they should make sure that everybody has health insurance
rash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education
They should provide universal healthcare, and they should help to provide broadband internet access to lower income areas
The federal government is good at disaster relief funds, parks and recreation, however, they lack when it comes to insurance, etc.
Clean up the parks (aka Parks and Recreation)
State land, disaster relief, financial aid, healthcare
Military, unemployment, green energy programs, pre k education
Parks and recreation, transportation, disaster relief, social security
They should be able to provide whatever is necessary and with all the spending that is wasted they could do much better

Goods and services that you think government should provide
Sometimes I think health care should be provided to all.
Universal Health care, universal free preschool, public schools, internet, road maintenance, protection of water and federal lands
Disaster relief, health care, military protection, transportation, postal service, environmental protection, financial regulations for fairness and safety, access to clean water, retirement and disability insurance, labor protections
pre-school-daycare-elder care to keep in home
All people should have their basic needs met
Giving them money to help with their debts that they cause
Social security, increased payments for the disabled, free and open elections for ALL Americans, an internet act like the rural electrification act, universal health care, public transportation for rural areas, equity in education funding, opportunities for homeownership for the poor.
Universal healthcare, internet, universal basic income, parks, firefighters, police, armed forces, welfare, social security
Roads, fire/emergency services, police, secure the borders, provide for the common defence, establish justice, ensure equality of opportunity, not equality of outcome, protect our freedoms as outlined in the Constitution, generally leave people to live their lives without interference.
Free internet, improved public transportation. Free childcare. Free college. Free healthcare. Affordable single family and communal housing.
help with pandemics, food banks, affordable housing, child care
Health insurance, transportation, infrastructure, education, national parks, retirement insurance, social security reparations for marginalized people, housing.
Roads, water, sewer, law enforcement, fire service
They should use tax money for all common issues, schools, roads, bridge, parks, and environment.
Assistance when needed with local government
Federally, post office and military. State, school and roads. Local, police and fire.
Mail and transportation, Infrastructure and policing.
Things are pretty good now. Don't usually think day to day "wished the government would do this _____."
Insurance (medical, employment), Internet, disaster relief, education (primary, secondary and higher), infrastructure, public transportation
Universal health insurance, robust social safety net
infrastructure creation and maintenance; maintenance of parks and public properties; water; sewer; trash; police and fire
Healthcare, education, disability, social security, childcare assistance, tax credits, unemployment assistance, career guidance, employment search assistance, food
This topic is too big for a survey like this, especially to answer in such an open ended way. I will say that I think government at all levels should provide more services than currently. I would pay more taxes accordingly. Small local example - recycling here is terribly inadequate.
everything already mentioned plus basic health care and affordable college
Universal healthcare, postal service, protection of undeveloped land and national parks, social security, housing and food for anyone unable to provide for themselves, infrastructure
Health care for all, not just those who can afford it.Job retraining. Food for those who need. Caps on prices.
Education, transportation and roadwork, free wifi, affordable child care
complete medical coverage, high-speed rail, passenger rail, transportation infrastructure, postal services, corporate oversight, mint & currency, foreign relations, strict anti-pollution regulation and oversight, workplace safety, voting rights oversight, Higher education support, Research & Drvelopment R&D), Medical and drug R&D, regulation (including safety) and oversight of food and drugs, Assistance to the poor and those who are handicapped.
, disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, education, health care
social services, road maintenance, trees, parks, and beautification.
Health care, education, disaster relief,
free housing, education, medicine, healthcare, transportation, internet, universal income, social security, good infrastructure, safety, privacy
Should only provide oversight or air travel via FAA, protect borders and military
the 'basics', at this point internet and phone too and better representatives
healthcare, college access, housing assistance, pre-k, retirement/eldercare, childcare assistance
they are doing a good here in Sterling Heights
Universal healthcare, including vision, dental, hearing, and mental health. Public education including college and vocational training. Universal basic income. A mandated thriving minimum wage. Retirement support (more generous than the current social security system). Broadband internet access to all areas of the US. National defense. Robust national rail transit system. Weather service. Disaster relief. Career re-training for people in mid-life who need to switch jobs. Environmental protections, including making polluters pay to clean up their messes. Enforcement of wage theft laws and other worker protections. Enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, including protections for race, sex, LGBTQ+, religion, etc. Prosecution of domestic terrorists. Prosecution of police who abuse their authority/violate citizens' rights.
Disaster relief, extended disaster relief on a case by case basis, nationwide internet access, education vouchers so the money for education can be used where we choose, National Park system
Meals on wheels...fresh produce for low income families
I don’t think the federal government should provide “goods or services”. I think they should do things like handle foreign and military affairs. Safeguard our borders. Render relief/aid during natural disasters.
trash, roads, water/sewer, electrical, internet connectivity, mail, household gas (heat), parks, sidewalks, recycling, fuel tax should only be used on automotive roads/bridges/subsidies
Free health care, a police force that protects and serves, free education, protections against employer abuses,
Those that people need or make quality of life generally better and that wouldn't normally be provided by the private sector.
BUI, free health and childcare, basic foods
Single-payer healthcare (like Canada); Social Security for disability and retirement; education through trades/tech school or four-year college degree (e.g. BA or BS); etc.
Universal income will be a requirement before long. They also need to tackle climate change and income inequality as soon as possible.
Universal pre-k, subsidized childcare, free college, healthcare, broadband as a public good
Things related to health and safety, education, transportation
Education assistance, research and development assistance, national security, transportation, trade, energy, social security, single payer healthcare
a safety net for those who cannot provide for themselves.
Broad social safety net; Utilities; Mass transit; UBI; Infrastructure
Roads, National Defense, Free Market economy,
Govt should provide no new services and should get out of education
As few as possible. Government isn't as efficient as the private sector.
It might seem a little biased based on my strong liberal views, but I think that there should be health insurance, as I don’t think once life is worth any less or anymore based on their economic status or their socioeconomic status, transportation services, free education, daycare or centers available for those in need, some sort of technological centers that are free for those that may not be interested or able to attendA traditional college.
Universal health care, universal child care, universal basic income
The government should be minimally involved in every area of our lives. They aren’t capable of running and providing public services without turning them into a money-sucking disaster.
Education (Pre-K through bachelors), universal healthcare, accessible public transportation, subsidized childcare, investment in green energy (including solar and wind), universal basic income, prisons focused on rehabilitation instead of warehousing, actual social safety nets instead of the cobbled-together system we have now
National Defense, criminal prosecution, and a system to resolve disputes between private parties.
Health care, education, child care, elder came
Trash removal, but mostly the government can stay out.
World-class education. Guaranteed family leave and daycare. Healthcare premium supplements and expense caps.
Electrification, Internet, a better immigration system, minimum income, nutrition, housing
Trash removal, fire, police, emergency response, free medical care, border control. National defense,
Health insurance, burial, special needs equipment
Easy access to voting, health care, child care, minimum salary, housing
Green energy sources and investment in such energy sources
Very little other than police, fire, roads, and trash--and help for special needs kids. In my ideal world, I would want school choice (tax money given to parents to send their kids to the school the parent thinks is best: public, private, charter, home school, etc.
Military, interstate roads. Very little else.
health insurance, emergency assistance with bills, health bills due to job loss
I believe in social programs, but they need to be managed better. Food assistance, WIC, income based housing, unemployment, disability, public schools, social security, etc are great ideas, but need reform.
Disability without marriage penalties, guided decision making for independent disabled people (so they don't need guardians), childcare, more unionized workplaces, healthcare and undergrad college for all, student debt forgiveness, true equality and better protections for LGBTQ+ people, enforcement of law when law enforcement won't do their jobs, and swift punishment of those who abuse or corrupt the system
Healthcare, financial assistance, housing, policing/fire/first response, mental health assistance
Free healthcare, free college education, free internet
Universal Healthcare, guaranteed employment, security, national parks, utilities
Trash removal, utilities, transportation options,
Clean and free transportation, Free quality housing
Only 3 things I think they should be doing. Providing for veterans, fixing SS benefits, and universal health care.
Infrastructure, education, help the needy
Quality Education, Social Security, Healthcare for all, food/housing assistance for low income families, free childcare, free college education, better family leave options like other developed countries have
Public health care including mental health, a comprehensive public transit network, universal childcare, universal basic income, lots more.
Universal healthcare, continuation of Social Security for the foreseeable future, student loan forgiveness
State and local governments, a national emergency management system that is ... Response Plan, so that all levels of government can provide a coordinated.
Universal basic income, healthcare, education
I think should be a mandatory mix of remote learning and in person just to keep the kids safe also more shelters with testing and comfortable places for homeless people during this pandemic
I do not want the government to provide anything.
social insurance, infrastructure, national defense, disaster relief, retirement insurance, universal medical care, universal higher education
sanitation, police services, fire protection, libraries.
We should share all we CAN! Giving makes you feel good . I do the same w/o thinking at times BUT Keep it lite. Takers can be heavy loads. I am sympathetic but not just dumb...lol
Internet service, safe drinking water, mail delivery, higher education, health insurance for all ages, banking for the un-banked, parks
Medical insurance, retirement benefits, transportation, social programs
Internet, college subsidies or free college, housing assistance, and universal healthcare
Universal health care, internet access for all equally, livable wages, clean drinking water, equal education opportunities for all. Paid Parental leave for having children /adopting for up to 12 months.
Healthcare, parks, defense (not the current offensive war system), courts, disaster relief, policy direction, research funding, higher education and strategy, retirement insurance, cooperative financing (first refusal), regulation of industries, honesty, leadership
Basic services (water, electricity, gas, education) and medical services and medicines
Making sure everyone has housing, food, therapy options for mental, social, & physical. Opportunities to make money and free college.
Medicare for all, free public college & prek. Food assistance, housing assistance
Comprehensive national health care, national high speed rail networks, high speed broadband, robust national defense, minimum level of retirement income, support for special needs education
Infrastructure (roads, bridges), trash, upkeep of public properties
Police, Fire dept., Road repair and maintenance, Parks and biking/hiking trails, support for private and homeschool education (the public school system is broken and our kids deserve better). Better infrastructure for bicycle commuting.
flood relief,distar relief, trash removal, snow removal
Any service that would be beneficial to the people
Free education including college. Free meals for school aged children.
I think services including health should be included
Homeschool families should be able to have the same rights to be able receive all supplies from local schools.
Social security, limited disaster relief
Roads, education, water and sewage, trash removal and recycling, disaster relief, parks and community buildings
Public Healthcare, Defense, Education, Transportation, Environmental Regulations,
Universal Health Care. Universal basic income. Free public college.
Should have someone to check programs for fraud
healthcare (for free), clean water, wind and solar
Better source of energy, better economy, the awareness of racial hate, and gun control.
Hight -speed internet, excellent health services,organic food, entertainment services
Universal internet, a larger stipend for children through disability and for each child not combined, larger funeral fund.
They should help people who need it the most food shelter Island and schooling and education
Food stamps for the working family that pays taxes
Free, GOOD medical, dental, and vision insurance for all
We are the only developed nation without Universal healthcare, even Canada pays it's poorest citizens a monthly stipend (not associated with Covid), and also we are the only developed nation where police murder citizens regularly. Our leaders have the power to change this!!
I think food assistance should be afforded to families in need.
Disaster relief and a overhaul of Fema abd the redcross
supporting the government program by increasing its services up to 40% for : disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance
Assistance to those who do not abuse the system
Health care and housing and free education
More food help mor cash for clothing mask cleaning fluids sanitizer
Food benefits, healthcare, transportation, parks and recreation, shelters
centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education
Nowadays government providing the best they can.
Trash, snow removal, FIX THE ROADS, disaster relief
Public welfare , health care , police and protection .
The government must provide all goods and services
I think it's time they provide more homeless shelters it's ridiculous seeing homeless families, homeless veterans out on the street being ignored. I would love to see like I said some kind of free healthcare for everyone not just certain people.
Free housing, utilities, internet, food, and a monthly income
internet , transportation , roads , food , restaurants , schools , utilities , universities , hotels , airports
Free 4 year college tuition, loan forgiveness,
increase the percentage of the clean drinking water
access to affordable health care. child and senior care. food relief and homeless issues.
Internet and security and clean the city
Medical goods , public services, and everything needed..
disaster relief, retirement insurance, transportation, parks, defense, international relations and borders, social security and disability benefits, healthcare for all
Internet for all, transportation reimbursement for areas without public transport
it is very good and very like and very nice and I am very happy
Childcare, health care, affordable housing, pay social workers More
Infrastructure, education, social services, law enforcement
Government should stay out of people's lives.
There are not many things I want the government to provide in my ideal world, because I would rather the government not have a huge say in my daily life.
Services that help the less fortunate by providing jobs of any sort, and better quality rehabilitation centers.
Health insurance, lower car insurance rates, better education (our children are getting dbwr by the second).
Education, parks and recreation, low income housing
Ideal? Clear driveways in the winter, sand the roads more in the winter. Give homeschooling parents the funds normally given to the public schools for education of their children.
Free Healthcare (paid through taxes), child care, affordable housing, green energy, ability for people to volunteer or work low paying jobs by supplementing their income
all services related to the provision of luxury
Food/ shelter for the homeless.Jobs for them too!Fix/ repair the roads properly!Be even more stricter on animal abuse& racism
The Government should not be providing a lot of the services that it is. tax the people less, and leave us alone!!
Full tuition for students with financial difficulties, retirement benefits, aid to impoverished families, infrastructure
Improving internet services , establishing private schools , and making gardens and roads a special aesthetic.
they should help the poor and take a wage cut
No opinion on politics or our government
Resources for financial help through this pandemic
better government funded benefits. lower cost of living
I believe the basic necessities(healthcare, food, shelter, education, etc) should be provided with the option of additional goods & services that can be purchased.
Veteran services, LIMITED unemployment, infrastructure,
Would be nice if they left woman’s bodies alone
Fixing roads and communities in despair. Upkeep of government buildings. Offer more employment services for people instead of welfare
Universal health care, universal basic income, public transportation, true high speed internet
Free education for college. Cheaper food.
maintain order, meet the needs of the citizen.
Municipality without bureaucracy. Police should only respond to necessary calls and leave other calls to their department. Not everything requires a police report and The Gestapo Police should be only when needed.
The government should provide programs to help families that are struggling economically.
Help people who are single parent low income through vovid
FORGIVE STUDENT LOANS EVEN FOR GRAD STUDENTS!
I think they are doing a good job. I like that more is going to education.
Help with food and housing and transportation
Universal healthcare, higher education, universal basic income,
Border security; infrastructure security; disaster relief; pollution control
At least trash water and sewage and public internet and transportation
The government should protect its people from enemies foreign and domestic, and allow its citizens to pursue their own happiness
Financial aid, food, education help housing
Adult care, better child protective services, child care classes/courses, financial classes, transportation services for people on assistance to go grocery shopping that don’t have vehicles
Food health care utility programs that are affordable and easier to apply gor
The government can provide only what it first steals.
Anything that helps their fellow citizens
Help with utility bills and rent so rhere is no evictions
Help for people who need it. Childcare, food, assistance . Proper education for all. Free college
Taxi service, better water, response time and bring jobs
In the ideal world, the government would provide access to great jobs, decent housing, clean drinking water, well maintained roads, and highways, parks, and beaches, mu@eums, and libraries.
Universal basic income, Medicare for all, mental health treatments, compassion
Free meals, free educational opportunities
1. Medical coverage should NEVER be a matter of income! 2. A higher level of resources and financial support for the elderly. 3. A GREAT educational system! But I’d even settle for a good education system for EVER SINGLE CHILD! 4. Almost EVERY person in the US migrated from somewhere else. Whether they are 1st or 10th generation Americans. We NEED a new immigration system!
Health care for the people who can’t afford insurance
Child care reimbursement, free health care
None. The church should provide needs for the people in my ideal world
More in person class and more activities
Medicare for all. Paid maternity/paternity leave.
Quality food low prices for food and better help and sincerity with government workers
access to public transportation, education, mental health and civic centers
Healthcare that isnt forced or punishable by fee if they dont have it. Stop double taxes social security for the elderly. The extra lottery money that is supposed to go to the state for roads, bridges, schools etc. Actually go to those places instead of lining the politicians pockets.
Good roads, secure border, police protection, strong military.
Health coverage, government assistance and transportation
Free college education, universal healthcare, free housing, community mental health services, free childcare
Income support. Health with vision and dental coverage. Higher education. Abortion.
In an ideal world they would provide more schooling to bring the less fortunate the resources and education to bring unemployment down.
Those that help provide opportunity for people and protect the vulnerable
Roads - internet - social security ( only for those who need it)
Universal Healthcare, minimum basic income. Wipe out student debt. Job training work on climate change
Internet, healthcare, roads, transportation, public safety, education, parks and recreation, utilities,
I think that the government should provide protection to the US citizens. The people who have paid into social security should be able to draw from it.
Protect voter integrity, our borders, US Constitution and Bill of Rights.
living old age security, free medical care and prescription medicines, free internet
Education (tuition coverage), environmental protection, infrastructure- roads, bridges, airports, railroads, clean water, waste management, healthcare (single payer), protection of human rights, childcare, elder care, welfare, food/industry regulation, consumer protection, disaster services
Civil rights protections and enforcement, retirement insurance, disability insurance, lifetime no fee at point of contact medical insurance for all, life management assistance for the infirm impaired the disabled, postal banking, consistent in depth tax enforcement and collection - hourly workers can't avoid taxes but billionaires can and do.
Universal health care. Free/subsidized college, social security, unemployment insurance, disaster relief, infrastructure, public K-12 education
A secondary help line that is not 911 or police involved
Transportation, Parks, Community Building, Trash Removal, Roads, Utilities,
health insurance social security medicare prescripion drugs
Extremely limited. Allow freedom to provide for your family yourself.
social services, major transportation improvements with both air, train and highways.
Better financial and medical resources for the poor, elderly and disabled. Universal Healthcare
They don't need to be anymore involved in our lives than they already are.
Social Security, health insurance, internet
Infrastructure - ex: roads, bridges, dams, etc.
Health. CAre for everyone. Education for all. Voting for all citizens. Easier employment paths
they should provide infrastructure improvements, health insurance for those without, education standards and funding to poorer school systems, guaranteed access to voting for all citizens and expanded voting opportunities such as weekends etc.
free health care and free college tuition
Public safety, internet, health insurance
Safety net services, roads, schools, data networking, supportive services (elder care, childcare) healthcare
Can't think of any they already don't provide
Environmental conservation, parks, transportation infrastructure, health care, national living wage
Abolish all political parties, abolish lobbying, remind them DAILY that they work for the american people, pay them much less, require them to work no less than 8 hours per day with 2 week vacation per year, abolish all government health insurance; make them buy their own. Give them a pension comparable to most working americans. Make them pay into Social Security!!!!
Read the U.S. Constitution. It is all specifically stated in that document.
More income for Social Security recipients
Health care, education, transportation, housing, Internet
just the basic service private companies can't
I think we need to get away from the government and provide for ourselves, that is the American way! However most of us have paid into social security so we do deserve that
health care, education through college and lower cost of housing
National Defense, roads, National Rail, social security, health care, education
Road/infrastructure maintenance. Social Security. Medicaid. National Parks. Military.
retirement medicare ,college and free trade schools
Tuition debt cancellation, education, job assistance, training, community centers, after school programs
Healthcare for all (Medicare) A quality education for all.
Along with the others, we should all have universal health care, safe housing, clean water, and food.
Minimum pensions for retirement, internet for everyone, Health care for everyone. Liveable wage requirements, child care for workers.
The government should not provide goods and services.
Healthcare and good jobs good infastruture
The government should not provide. It is too big and needs downsizing.
Health care for all, a livable minimum wage, better funding for education/teachers, higher social security, a government that actually works for the people and not bribed by the corporations
Welfare, unemployment, living wage, free college education, social security, healthcare for all, infrastructure, free internet for all.
I would prefer a social safety net closer to UBI - less interference in people’s lives while still providing support. I think that a gov’t competitor can provide a baseline in some areas, for example a govt catastrophic health insurance plan would still allow private competition based on quality. Same applies to things like broadband service.
Universal healthcare, universal child care
financial aid, social insurance, health insurance, climate control, renewable energy support, parks and recreation, higher education, food security
Health care, disaster relief, more help with college tuition, climate and environmental programs
Universal health care for all, independent of employment. Free 4-yr college for all. Post high school job training for all. Increased Social Security benefits. Feds should work to eliminate poverty-stricken communities throughout the USA. Treatment, not incarceration for drug dependent individuals. Elimination of all for-profit jails & prisons. Consolidation of all law enforcement agencies, with strict accountability for all officers. .Protection from internal terrorists. Citizenship for DACA recipients. Treating all Native Americans fairly. Reparations for the Tulsa Massacre. Put money into inner city schools. Abolish hunger in America.
food assistance, housing assistance, mental health care facilities, internet, health insurance for all, postal mail, infrastructure
Healthcare for all, affordable housing, free college. Tax the richest - the income gap is outrageous. People shouldn't be homeless or hungry. Work on climate change!
SS raise for retirees. Not the 1 or 2 percent we have received for a number of years.
Social security, Medicare at age 60. Transportation, affordable housing, senior housing, more food assistance
Medicare for all. Childcare, education including college.. food and housing for everyone
Housing the homeless vets. Better medical aid to active or retired military.
Keep us safe from foreign invaders. Keep us safe from epidemics, deal with climate warming and its effects.
Health care, retirement, education, transportation services
The federal government should not be in the business of providing goods and services. Initially it's job was mostly just national defense and little else.
internet, health care (really good healthcare), don't know but i'm sure there are other things that i can't think of at this time
All goods and services necessary for a safe, healthy and dignified existence. A UBI, housing, food, single payer healthcare, childcare, publicly funded higher education, a 21st century rail system like the ones Japan and Europe have had a since the 20th century, publicly funded elections with the re-instating of the Fairness Doctrine and Equal Time laws AND put the League of Women Voters back in charge of the presidential debates with 100% of control from start to finish. There's more, but it's been a rough week.
disaster relief, highways, retirement investment that actually has a return on investment,
Less government...don't want or need anything from the government. I would rather keep my money and do for myself.
Stay out of my way and let me spend my own money. Fuck the government
The equal chance to achieve in their way. Provide help for those who need help such as disabled or injured people from their job or service off our country. An excellent education everywhere and less control what is taught by the teachers unions, books and syllabus should be sent to every family, choice of which school made by the parent. Not pass kids that cannot do the work just to move them on, real special education, not just babysitters, grades given, not everybody is the best, not rea l-world life, 10 people apply for a job, only the best will get the job. Work is not as dirty word. Nothing wrong going bacteria to home ec and shop, that is a rounded education, teaching how to balance a budget is good learning.
Too many to list, but I would add Health Care For All. College tuition assistance, supplemental unemployment insurance when necessary, pro-choice protections, a pollution tax on legacy polluters, and all at the expense of Endless Wars.
Infrastructure, disaster relief, leveling the playing field between über wealthy and poor residents.
Retirement insurance, disaster relief, parks and recreation
Safe water, protect the environment, safe infrastructure safety measures to protect our food
Medical services for those who need it but not enhance medical services. Education that really allows our children to learn and not the rotten education system we have today where third world countries are doing way better than us. Better transportation so people and I am talking about visually impaired individuals who need transportation to get from where they live to work, stores, doctor appointments, etc. This item is lacking in almost every state.
Defense, border control, banking oversight
healthcare, mental healthcare and infrastructure
Universal basic income; fairer and simplified taxation; politics free of monetary bribery; protecting the general well-being (by mandating vaccinations if necessary to protect the general populus).
Big Government is a huge mistake and going bankrupt. We don't need a "nanny state". We can take care of ourselves. Government needs to stay out of our personal lives. China is already using Sniffy Dementia Joe as a puppet.
Public access internet, environmental protection, regulation of major corporations for public good.
Healthcare, basic needs for people incapable of functioning in society, police and fire, courts, jails/prisons, infrastructure,
Education, healthcare/dental care, transportation, retirement/social insurance, arts/theatre/music funding, civil rights protection, parks and recreation
I don’t want any part of government—-too many idiotic regulations.
Social security unemployment insurance trash removal
what in the hell are you talking about? help with what? the snobs you call the gov only worry about there slefs
A fence on the borders. And national defense. And ssi
free healthcare, access to planned parenthood services, better healthcare for women, access to mental health services, a universal income
Social security, healthcare for all, equal pay, college free tuition for college
Stockpiles of emergency goods like disaster relief food, pandemic supplies. Effective regulation of business and industry
Public education, maintain roads, manage medicaid Medicare and social security, breakfast and lunches for children in need.
Social systems to support children and families, affordable higher education and preK-12 education, health care coverage for all, environmental protections, affordable housing
Cleaning services for the disabled and low income housing for disabled that is on one floor with no stairs
Provide more free services such as car maintenance
Moore transportation services for the elderly or disabled persons, Togo to medical appointments, shopping, etc
Basic annual income. Universal health care.
Nothing...my ideal world is far less government than we have now.
I have no problem with what and where we are at now
Universal basic income, healthcare, education, sanitation, social safety nets, infrastructure
Universal single payer healthcare; free education at all levels
Help when people need it to get them on their feet, provide some jobs but don’t let people get dependent on government handouts.
the government isn't supposed to provide goods and services, that's not it's purpose. People should work for their needs. The government should help with training programs. And they should protect consumers from faulty, shoddy or deliberately bad products of any kind. This includes food and drugs.
The government would do nothing unless the people dictate it at the ballot box.
Why should the government be providing goods and services….You mean the government, should own the means of production?Sounds like themes from the COMMUNIST MANIFESTO!
Personal Security and Safety. Military defense of our country.
Health care, public services(sewage, water, clean air, infrastructure), schools, safety (police, fire, ), social safety net ( unemployment services, maternal/ paternal leave, sick/disability leave, elder care/social security).
safe, affordable housing, trade school, advanced public transportation, life skills taught in school, better prevention and protection from violence
Health insurance, education, infrastructure, minimum wage, housing, paid family leave
No goods. The only services should be services used to better the general population health and education.
build roads, maintain a military. Nothing more.
Broadband, medicare for all, lavable wage, guarenteed employment
Roads, transportation, health insurance, roads, infrastructure, education, social. Insurance.
Mass transit, road maintenance and repair, state land & parks
Free health care, green energy, child care and education
Ideally, government should provide health care, internet access and safe roads. We pay taxes for many things, but the LEAST they should provide are what they already provide plus the 3 things listed above.
No child should EVER have to go without three meals a day. Everyone should have access to clean water. You should feel safe in your environment and secure that your public safety employees are providing a fair and equal place to live and work. Mental illness should be treated with the same care as you would a broken bone or a chronic illness.
Keep the public safe from disease and invasions of an enemy. Free education and medical care for our veterans. Totally honest news reporting and accurate voting results.
The government should not provide anything in our local communities. We need to be left alone.
parks comunity centers activities for familyes
Law enforcement, environmental regulations, military, foreign relations, management of lands held in public trust, high level control over public welfare in health and education
To clear our rent for an year and that we can stay in the place
Military protection and infrastructure uphold the laws as described in the declaration of independence and the bill of rights
meals to the elderly, retirirement houses
Free health care, free college educations, free public transportation, free child care for working parents, free senior citizen homes,
Instead of mentioning specific services, I will say that the government shouldn't be there to put diapers on you, but provide the tools you need to reach your goals.
infrastructure (solely provide for by business taxes)
social security, health care, medicare, medicaid, infrastructure, aid to the poor
roads & highways public elementary education, transportation parks & recreation,
None other than essential services such as roads, bridges, police, fire, and schools-STOP TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE DEPENDENT ON GOVERNMENT
Universal basic income insterests me. I have disabilities, but don’t/can’t/won’t qualify for aid because I’m not “broken” enough & due to some of my disabilities I can’t/won’t handle the stress of fighting for years for scraps that I may not ultimately qualify for. I’m not lazy, I don’t want a hand-out, I don’t think I’m better than anyone (consciously). I’m just tired of being tired.
Health care, broadband internet access, education, defense, transportation infrastructure, disaster relief, job training
Universal health insurance; guaranteed fair minimum wage; fair tax laws where loopholes for wealthy people are closed; rule by majority, not the minority; food assistance programs; education assistance for higher ed; term limits for Supreme Court justices; government jobs (similar to WPA and the CCC) for those who need jobs; job training for trades; more funding for public education
The Government, both State and Federal, overstep their authoruty
Infrastructure, Health care, retirement protection, police, fire, trash removal,
Medicare, social security, armed services, intelligence services, infrastructure, law enforcement (FBI), Veteran Medical Services, and lots more I can't think of right now.
all the services the government collects taxes for
Help all seniors with their prescriptions. They need to take care of their Seniors. Shame on the United States.
Disaster relief justice system secure boarders ssi,medicare, armed forces, k-12 education
Good paying jobs, Health Care and Education
Medical Benefits for All! Free College for All!
Child Care, education, health coverage, environmental oversight, water/air quality, emergency support, social safety care, reproductive health/safety, economic justice, emergency support, transportation, national parks, environmental safety
transporation, public saftey (armed services), disaster relief, national parks, social programs (food, housing, etc) and free health care for all, monthly stipend/ income for all, free education pre-k to 12 and then college
They should provide healthcare, access to high quality resources, access to high quality education, access to high quality jobs, transportation, fair trails in law, freedom of speech, free community college for those who qualify, access to high quality housing, freedom of speech, more prisons actually focused on rehabilitation with therapy, access to internet across the board, free room and board.
Internet, assistance with food which they do have places at schools where you can get hand outs...
Defense, police, parks, public safety, fire control, snow removal, consumer protection
cheap internet ($10 per month) for low income families, free college for a few years, fully funded social security (paying back what republicans took), updated infrastructure, food aid (increase in food stamp amounts and for more people), Increasing and maintaining our Nation Parks, making sure the Native American tribes are cared for better,..
Public safety, infrastructure repair/replace, consumer protection, civil rights protection, national security, retirement insurance, health care for those unable to afford it
Assistance with housing, food and utilities for homeless and low income Americans. Increase to a fair level the amount we receive in SSI and SS, most of us receive and live at 400% below poverty. Not sure what other services they can or do provide without us jumping through a 1000 hoops to be disqualified in the end.
Free education for all students who have attended public schools in the country from k to 12th grade. 1000 dollars for social security benefits toward burial expenses, Base payments of 1000 per person who have worked and retired in the country. Tax break for companies that agree to locate in the country and stay a total of 50 years providing a living wage and benefits for employees selected from the county and city they are located in and provide green space around there compound or business. Just to name a few ideas.
Cash for people to provide basic needs. Utilities, internet, phone service, school, day care, medical care, infrastructure
Medical. Internet. Education thru college. Transportation. Police, fire. Utilities. Libraries.
Free medical insurance, plenty of food for everyone, free education, get rid of classes (poor, middle, rich). People should be able to experience travel, and things rich people get to do.
Health care, low cost public transportation, transportation for people that need extra help, like people with disabilities, Increase the amount of money people with SSI and SSD receive per month. Child care for low income people
Whatever is needed to meet everyone’s basic needs.
Social security, universal healthcare, poverty safety nets, environmental programs,
The aforementioned disaster relief, Social Security, Medicare, infrastructure, basic education free of social engineering.
education, financial help and child care for those raising our future leaders, food aid...noone in this country should go to bed hungry, health care
What level of government? Write better surveys. Obviously, the federal government should provide for a common defense and regulate the channels of commerce between states such as harbors, rail lines, and interstates. If we count a justice system including courts and prisons as a service, all levels of government need to have one of those. The state and local government should provide road infrastructure to allow people to arrive at businesses and to travel. They should also provide police forces. City governments ought to consider providing various utility services such as trash, sewer, water, etc.
social programs, disaster relief, safety programs
more cost effective health care and prescription medications. Increases in Social Security, improvement in infrastructure, Better housing options,
Student loan forgiveness, education, insurance
The government should provide services that people cannot provide for themselves, like social security and health insurance.
Laws to govern the city and follow through to the removal or ticket and make them pay it
transportation, food and medical assistance, maintain infrastructure, job training
Food, power , gas, clean drinking water. Medical
Higher education, parks, roads , health insurance, social security, disaster relief, other
Defense. Law enforcement. Regulation of business activities.
Healthcare (public option), regulations to protect consumers, increased investment in alternative/renewable energy, investing in science and research, immigration overhaul with protections for DREAMERS & DACA recipients & a patheay to citizenship, ending income inequality, equal pay, protecting voting rights, racial justice,
Stimulus money for the middle and lower classes....Food Banks
Senior center, parks and recreation, trash removal, roads taken care of utilities
factual information, full voting rights, healthcare, housing assistance
in an ideal world government we should not need all that they provide
Medical help including dental, clean parks, rental help,
social security benefits, medicare/medicaid benefits
Free health care. Free education, including college. Low-cost housing. State-of-the-art transportation options, including high-speed rail. Improved overall infrastructure. Addiction prevention and treatment.
Universal healthcare, childcare, P-20 education, infrastructure, R&D, food stamps, housing, public safety, public health, mental health
A livable wage for social security benefits for the permanently disabled from birth. Equal housing opportunities for those of lower income, free healthcare without coverage limits,
Repair infrastructure, broadband, easy access to voting, disaster relief, solutions to climate change
In addition to everything already mentioned I think they should provide affordable health care to everyone and quit playing political games with people.
Day Care, school debt forgiveness, unemployment insurance, Medicare for all, more rail service with high- speed trains for starters.
Monthly checks for Americans making less than $50k/yr who have no children. Increasing food stamps even more then the last increase. Increase vaccination requirements for work and school.
Protect our freedoms, stay out of our life
Universal basic income, health care, disaster insurance, food and water subsidies.
Absolutely none. We have paid into social security and that is a benefit we have earned. If you did not pay in enough to qualify you should never get a dime. Heat, water, cable and internet are bills that we are all entitled to PAY FOR as we make our own choices of what we need.
Universal health care, crush right wing extremists, universal access to polls and voting rights
In my ideal world the government would continue to pay Social Security and should also provide assistance to the homeless and elderly, who are often forgotten.
fire protection, police protection, zoning enforcement, national defense & border protection, public road development and maintenance
National defense, border security, fight crime, transportation infrastructure
education, roads , police, fire, military
national defense, disaster relief, international trade regulation. everything else should be left to the states.
Guaranteed income, complete universal health care, complete education from pre-K through college,
Law enforcement, military, protection of individual liberties, disaster relief.
The federal government should provide and have the final word on voting regulations. The federal government should always have the final say in all things regarding the U.S. Constitution. If they have strayed from the Ideals of the Constitution, The president should remove or add to the Supreme court to balance or equal the Judges, so the Supreme Court can actually do their job.
They need to quit giving out free stuff.
healthcare or some way to make healthcare more available, better public transportation services in certain cities
Protect our citizens and stop illegal immigration.
a path to affordable home ownership instead of stuck in the rent trap
Have the government involved less is always a good thing.
I think utilities should be non profit public entities managed bylical and overseenby federal government
They shouldn't provide ANYTHING - that should be left to the people and the govt should keep their nose out of it. The only thing the govt should be doing is improving our roads.
elder care for people with dementia so working children don't have to do everything. Daycare service for after school when parents are working, Everyone should have health insurance. Food programs that give more than one week of food a month. Better public transportation systems.
healthcare, free college, child care, social security
Busing for all day and weekends, that don't stop at 6pm.
greater access to health care, medicines, and health insurance, greater social security, infrastructure improvements, access to fast internet service
All of the ones already listed. I cannot imagine anything more.
Update pot hole ridden roads. But instead, they update roads that don't need it. I am not sure why. People complain all the time.
Work for all(according to abilities), food for all, healthcare for all, living wage, equal taxes according to income, religious freedom
Ability for people to earn a living without government handouts just because they dont want to work
Free two years college. Daycare. End of life care. Job retraining. Standard election laws in every state. Civil rights protectections. Investment in green energy.
Infarstuctor upgrades and all of the things mentioned in the past question I answer.
Aware all essentials workers with a bonus of some kind.
none. They don't have any money to purchase goods and services that they didn't take from someone else.
Emergency Services, Military and Law enforcement
Healthcare, Protection of voting rights, Gun Control and ammunition control, Free college tuition, Clean water & air, Climate control
full education, health care, social safety net, universal basic income, increased minimum wage, fair elections, fair judicial system
health care and education, social programs like day care and maternity leave, equitable legal services
free health care, greater assistance to the disabled.
Health insurance , internet access, roads and transportation
Medicare for all. More money for Medicaid. More laws to help the children, elderly and disadvantaged. More laws to stop big businesses from ruining our natural resources. Immediate and strong laws to stop global warming. More laws to keep manufacturing in the U.S., with penalties for businesses who send their business outside the country. Laws to stop extreme lobbying. Laws to stop dark money. Get rid of the filibuster. Get rid of the electoral college to listen to the people not the politics. Repair and rebuild our declining infrastructures. Separate church and state. Help with the cost of education.
Free college, medicare for all, more subsidized housing, free abortions for anyone wanting them, equal rights for everyone, defund the police.
Healthcare, disaster relief, interstate high-speed rail, decarbonization assistance, universal basic income, bachelor's degree education
Federal government should protect citizens
Basic Internet access, Universal Health care or and equivalent insurance option, Universal Basic Income that covers the average cost of living (rent, utilities, etc.) Better oversight of price gouging practices and fixed markets.
Getting rides to doctor's office and other facilities that I need to go to.
They should help government with old, sick and social secuity and medicare and disaster relasese
Health insurance, mass transit, employment services
Universal healthcare including vision and dental.
Fix roads, lower taxes, lower gas prices
Just common defense and sensible lawmaking and law enforcement.
Insurance, housing, food, disaster relief,
I would like to see our government provide healthcare to all. I would like to see an even playing field for children in all public schools regarding their education. I do not think it is fair that funding is based on where you live. I would like services that would enable our country to be free of hunger and believe we are quite capable of conquering this horrible condition.
Immigration, foreign policy,interstate commerce, taxes, federal balanced budget
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
Broadband, utilities like gas and electric, roads, trash, water, city cleaning and improvements, park services, natural resources management.
health insuurance, death benefits, retirement funds, to workers. good roads, schools, parks, library services, trash removal and recycling
Health, Realistic food stamps- as in raise the amount you can make and be on them. Because it's so laughably low right now and people who are literally poor as heck dont qualify, housing
Better healthcare for poor people and education.
Healthcare for everyone, free legal services, police, emergency personal, aging services, adoption incentives,
Nothing. Government should exist only for physical threats from other nations and invaders.
Universal health care, stronger environmental protections, road maintenance, public education, judicial system, universal basic income, housing assistance
Health care, quality education, safe roads, bridges, and water, preserving the environment for future generations.
An honest and full education free of religious garbage.
Education, medical care, social services, basic human necessities
Education, health care, Universities, dental care, mental health care,
Health care, assistants, provide the hierarchy needs and meet them all which they don't everywhere you go only status matters
Free Healthcare, Lawn Care, Garbage and Recycling pick up, snow removal, excellent roads all paved regularly, mass transportation and rail service, supplemental income
disaster relief, universal health care, student loan forgiveness, continued unemployment benefits, child care costs covered, free education, housing for the unhoused.
Disaster relief, Medicare, social security, housing for homeless veterans, law and order, regulating media, border protection, national security.
military protection, Trash pick up, law enforcement.
Low- or no-cost child care, education, paid leave for parents of new children, disaster relief, unemployment insurance, retirement insurance, single payer health care
Free collage, universal Healthcare, infrastructure, taking care of the disadvantaged
Constitutional guarantees only. States need to have more control. DC has really overstepped! Forced insurance, paying people more to not work, threatening churches, forcing tax dollars to fund abortion, arming and negotiating with the Taliban should NEVER take place.
cheap prescriptions, AFFORDABLE health care
Government should only be involved in infrastructure, like roads and such, protecting the people, and national defense.
other than social security that would be the only thing that I feel the government should provide for
They could help small businesses to raise employee wages to $15 an hour.
Food lot of people need food with a large family. Need healthcare and transportation to go Doctor or go shopping
Universal health care, universal education, pre-school, social security, food assistance, veteran's services, environmental protection, infrastructure, arts & culture, universal voting protections, nondiscrimination protections, veteran's services.
Ones that benefit the populace in a fair way.
Transportation, disaster relief, free healthcare, education, community support
Healthcare, social security and/or retirement accounts, 8 housing for those at poverty level, affordable transportation, training for trades & life skills in all schools, credit & money management classes for all elementary & junior high students, paid college
Health care, Police, Fire and Rescue Services, Utility Services, Transportation, Social Security
Medicare for all, including dental, optical, and mental health services, and including pets, free housing, widespread public transportation, guaranteed income, free rehab services, free college educations, food stamps for all, quality water treatment, free internet for all, free electricity for all
Universal healthcare, internet for everyone, 14 years of education, social security, safe roads and bridges
I want the government to secure our borders, have a strong military to protect us, and to stay the heck out of my personal life.
Retirement for all better health insurance better at listening to the people
Clean water, good roads, good schools, trash removal, recycling centers, good hospitals, medical coverage, housing assistance, food assistance, day care, salary mandates.
Close the Borders ,Build the wall, Keep AMERICA Safe.
Housing, food and medical assistance to lower income families
National Defense, Keeping businesses in check making they are not doing things that harms the people, ecosystem or the country.
Paternity supplementation, health care for all, free education for all levels of education until doctorate level, forgiveness of student loans, universal basic income, food stamps for all,
Health cost sharing, disaster relief, education, job training, workplace regulation
all the services that the goverment has to offer as of today are plenty ad on more is needed, they just need to inforce the ones they have
ideally the government should enforce protection of resources to ensure long-term stability (climate protection), protect its citizens from entities larger than a single citizen (including criminalizing war profiteering and wage theft), and provide to all citizens basic utilities required to access the job market (food, water, housing, healthcare, electricity, education, internet, public transportation). these are all evidence-based feed-forward loops that do not require advanced degrees to understand the benefits of.
Clean water, clean air, housing for every person
Healthcare, education, regulation of media companies, child care, universal basic income
Internet, utilities, roads, transportation, trash and yard debris,
Education up to associate's and beginning at 3 years old, financial assistance for families
Every body should have health care and free college education And serve two years of military service
Healthcare, internet and utilities, Food assistance, public transit
Universal healthcare, universal college, disease study and treatment/cures, allow people with backgrounds work and go to higher education.
Free healthcare, recycling programs, free college education, eco/green energy, more support for small businesses and less large corporations, improved infrastructure, raised minimum wage, end gerrymandering, stricter gun laws, defund the police, incentive for green jobs/education, focus on climate change, paid maternity leave, more access to reproductive health resources, more support for under/unemployed and homeless, more housing, resources, and employment for homeless population, more accessible cheap, fresh, and healthier food for communities in food deserts, clean water (especially for Flint), plastic grocery bag ban, enforcement for corporations to be more eco-friendly with production/packaging and transparency about services/products
Healthcare, retirement income, free college tuition (tuition forgiveness)
Free transportation, food, gas housing, utilities.
gas for people that need it for the cars that can't afford it
Free health care free education affordable housing
should provide universal healthcare, universal basic pay
Better social security, UI, interest free loans, internet that doesn’t suck or cost a fortune.
More care for the elderly and child care
Healthcare, education, college, housing, parks, free and equitable internet, elderly care, early child care.
Free education, Medicare for all, a living wage, and NO CANNABIS PROHIBITION!!
THEY NEVER HELPED ANY OF THE PEOPLE IN MIDLAND WHEN THE DAM BROKE
Elder care that is much much better and higher accountability. Good schools that are safe. Good roads and.nice parks.
Reduce rates for community and public colleges
Disaster relief, public safety, social "safety net", road & rail infrastructure, environmental protection/regulation, consumer fraud protection/relief, financial/banking regulation, public parks/forests/beaches
Healthcare, infrastructure, Social Security, unemployment insurance, broadband, national security, libraries, food stamps
Adequate medical & housing for veterans, meals on wheels for seniors, transportation for handicapped & senior citizens, shelter & care for homeless pets/strays,
Renewable energy, Education, Protection, Disaster Relief, Equality, Justice, and science progression
Social safety net for housing, medical and mental care, and jobs. Health care for all. Assistance for entrepreneurship of businesses and and technology. Public internet for all. Replace and improve old infrastructure. Water and waste systems, roads and highways, development of old manufacturing areas etc
Any goods or services 'beneficial' to society as a whole should be 'available' to everyone, but for me personally I just want the freedom and ability to choose which services/goods I need or desire since I am fiercely independent and prefer small government. Like right now, if people want medical intervention for the covid BS that's their choice, but don't make it mandatory and force it on me
Everything I just mentioned, plus free quality health care for all, free university education (if you qualify), a more comprehensive SSI program.
any relief needed that is caused by an act of God that insurance companies don't or won't cover
health care for all and social security for those who qualify. there also needs to be public transportation for those in rural areas
healthcare, education through university, help with immigration and documentation status, child care
Universal healthcare w/ no cost at service, public schools including university, rail service everywhere, regulations on companies for environment and labor concerns, paid leave for sickness and childbirth, mandatory paid vacation regulations.
Ensure that all people have a living wage, access to abortion, all people should have enough food on their tables, jobs, access to healthcare that they don't have to pay for.
Only what is spelled out in the Constitution as written.
social security, Medicare and Medicaid , help for disabled and homeless. Help after bad storms
Healthcare; social security; post office; healthcare infrastructure (roads and broadband)
Roads and bridges, military, unemployment, ss,
Job training, Elder Care, improvements on Medicare and Medicaid
Health insurance, social security increases,
protection and more money for social security
Better roads, more jobs, affordable housing, affordable health insurance
Help for the homeless and low income people in need of food and shelter. Provide for our own Country and no other countries, we here in America are in serious need ourselves.
free health care, free education, high speed rail, ubi, roads
High speed rail, better roads and bridges, better sewer systems,
Keep a tighter watch on who they pay people out of social security funds
Universal Basic Income, Social Security, Medical Insurance, Social Insurance, Retirement Insurance and probably more that I can not think of at the moment.
We should have a safety net to prevent people suffering of lack of food, minimum housing, equal access to broadband, healthcare for everyone, minimum paying jobs to afford basic needs for a family, rules and regulations to prevent big businesses taking advantage of our environment, our workers, our medical needs, public schools, and transportation.
Enough services to where no one is going hungry, no none has to live in the street, people can have free education and justice for every single human being.
free health care for all, free or super low cost for colleges (at least community colleges), housing help for vulnerable groups
Education, sanitation, transportation, medical care, old age care, safety.
None in addition to what they already provide.
It's not the government's job to provide free college, healthcare, or anything else they don't already provide.
Free/lower cost daycare, expand food allowance to those with kids beyond low income requirements, provide more support for middle income housing, stricter unemployment usage
We need high speed internet in rural country such as mine that doesn’t break your bank account.
Health care, housing, education, water, food.
Tree removal, ticket people who litter and illegally dump, build swimming pools in urban area's, create urban gardens to combat food deserts, make car insurance affordable for people who live in urban area's and prosecute organizations and corporations who practice racist redlining.
living wage, transportation, internet, schooling, driver's training (which should be required to drive and free), etc.
parks, road, sewer and water, Education, Community Centers, Library, police and fire
Immigration law enforcement, roads, NASA, schools, libraries, police, courts, college education, national defense, border security.
It should be minimal. Keep us free. Protect us from foreign invasion. Adhere to the Constitution.
Disaster relief, relief for health care workers,
Better and less expensive healthcare Free/low cost education More help for homeless
Health Care, Social Security, social welfare programs for those in poverty, quality education through a college degree
roads, bridges, military, national parks, social security and insurance for ages and disabled
I think the government up and got into services that's needed the transportation the universal health system Medicare Medicaid social security I can't think of anything else
Health care, child care, education of all ages, basic income, infrastructure better public transportation.
I can't think of any that I need or others could use. One thing might be some way that single mothers or couples that can't work because of baby care is provided or paid for by the federal govt.
disaster, national security, social security and public infrastructure, including internet availability.
Green New Deal, Medicare For All, Tuition-Free public college
Free medical, permanet shelter, decent health care, adequet shelter for the homeless
food and shelter for truly disable indivisuals
health care, help with college tuition/debt
Safety net for senior citizens, equitable educational funding for all students, universal healthcare, equitable access to good paying jobs.
City wide internet, better education, basic income, better social services
Provide for all people anything that they need
Government should provide garbage removal, snow removal, road repairs, sidewalk repairs etc
social security, healthcare, infrastructure, disaster relief,
More education on preventative health problems. Affordable Healthcare is a failure without the conversation about preventative health
single-payer healthcare, internet, clean water, green electricity, public transportation (intercity and intracity trains and buses), unemployment insurance, childcare, retirement/pensions, K-12 and higher education, affordable housing, libraries, parks and recreation
Free university education, free healthcare for all citizens and permanent residents, free vision and dental care, minimum supplementary income to all people. Plus everything they already do.
A world of everyone together as one. I love watching documentaries, and seeing what prediction from Nostradamus is scary. So much have came into fruition, people should change there ways, and get along.
Retirement benefits, health care,, community college.
Job guarantee(at home low skill jobs for disabled and people with personality disorders), Affordable housing, free housing for the disabled (both assisted and unassisted), increase minimum ssi and ssdi benefits to equal a minimum wage full time job or the poverty line whichever is higher, low value housing/property buyout in a recession, housing subsidies for people under 30 and over 60 that make under median income and large housing subsidies for low income individuals or families, large investment in artificial intelligence research and development and automation and computer science in general(both hardware and software), large investment in life extending technology(anti-aging, artificial organs, etc.), internet at least 100mbps for people within 5 miles of a town or city, job guarantee and help for people with personality disorders that don't qualify for ssi or ssdi especially for those who have long unemployment and live with their parents and who have never had a job as in failure to launch, major home repair coverage for those near or below the poverty line, paid destruction and removal of low value housing both single and multifamily to incentivize new building, healthy food subsidies,
Improving/providing money for better school curriculum, supportfor youth,immigrants, refugees and lgbtq+ community
health insurance for those who can't afford to purchase their own
I have never asked the government for help. I don't think they should provide services. I work my butt off for what I have.
What they currently provide as well as universal healthcare
Programs for housing for people who are in college.
More access to reproductive health awareness
education, infrastructure, protection of civil rights
Education food security basic housing water internet public transportation parks libraries
trash removal , fee should be included in water bill
Food assistance utilities medical for all
Medical benefits, transportation, Youth Centers, Seniors Centers and counseling services health and finance.
National Health insurance, Child Care for working parents, nursing home care
Disaster and emergency relief. Social security should be a given to those who have worked their whole lives, veteran benefits, disability (for truly disabled people) and unemployment for those who lose their job through no fault of their own.
Free Education, raise minimum wage so that student loans could be paid , provide college students with more grants,
More help in getting approved for disability.
Free college and employment placement after graduation.
medical devises free of charge without all the paperwork and hoops to jump through.
All forms of insurance, basic living assistance i.e food water and housing
Food for the poor, affordable housing for the poor, helpo to buy a first home, money wise, for the poor
Stop supporting people who refuse to work. People don’t seem to have the pride we had. I never wanted a hand out. Leaning to much towards Socialism for me. Democrats to interested in spending.
Housing for the homeless. More food banks.
More attention to humanity and less attention to corporations would vastly improve the quality of life for all.
legal framework and national security and not much else.
Additional stimulus money for senior citizens
Disability without causing undue stress on the proven disabled
Helping homeless vets, seniors who need assistance, insurance for the poor and less fortunate, jobs for anyone willing tobwork, educatiom
None. Any time the federal government gets involved, it's a disastrous situation, which eventually grows & grows out of proportion to the what was intended.
Being able to help people without the requirement of taxes whatsoever and letting people have a laissez-faire economy system like it used to be in the past.
Security from foreign threats, secure borders and honest and fair elections.
The Federal Government should focus on protecting our Country from military threats and other treats. Keeping us safe. Regulate Commerce. The State Government should focus on services, education, needs of the people.
Universal heath care, renewable energy, affordable high speed internet, free collage, forgiving of student loans
Curbside recycling, garbage and yard waste pickup. Not at an extra cost but added into our taxes.
Serving the people instead of non citizens
Federal should provide country wide service rail(train) service, safety nets for veterans, disabled and elderly. Local should provide mass transportation, day care and competent, well rounded public education.
Trash and recycling pick up, transportation, college assistance, private school assistance
Better services for seniors like keeping seniors in their homes during illness than placing them in nursing homes better day care services for families with children. better laws around guns and police protection, cleaner neighborhoods Free education
Utilities, Housing, Health Care, Food, Mental Health, more services for disabled people.
Healthcare for assistance and job quality
I would suggest keeping services for those who need it.
im thinking food if we need it and help with rent and bills
Raise to social security and veterans and a big stimulus check $2000 and above
More job hiring options And more fun activities for others to participate in
Healthcare, food, and a part of helping people have a place to live.
Good Medical insurance. Safe communities and great education.
They should provide lower prices on everything, internet for all. Stop landlords from increasing rents and enforce landlords making repairs, such as water leaks, stop falsifying inspection results. We just need to be able some what comfortably with our worrying that an incident like a pandemic will leave us homeless
We need tree trimming to help with power outages.
Internet, Utilities, free transportation, housing
Medical Insurance free higher education free
safe affordable housing, food security, education k-2 years of community college, safe drinking water, infrastructure.
I think they give away way to much free shit
Food benefits for more people, rehab services, more services for battered woman and children
food water shelter extra blankest incase people get cold
Healthcare to all, living wages and resources to get that, clean and affordable energy, well run schools
Reduced tuition for Michigan residents, roads, and roads.
better transportation between towns and cities
Trash pickup for everyone, health coverage for everyone with no limits or deductibles
Medical, aid to impoverished families, internet and communications, 100% of education expenses for underprivileged college students
Free healthcare, free education, free meals for kids in K-12, affordable housing, higher minimum wage.
Ensure a safe country where corruption in minimal or zero
Free water, better coverage on medical needs/ products,
Medicare for all. Rebuild all regulatory agencies to pre trump status.
Food, shelter, water, transportation, internet access, basic living conditions
Health insurance. Ability to own whatever dog u want when living in trailers house etc
Stay the fuck out of peoples lives, stop regulating shit
Everything g we need. Access to healthcare and better wages for our jobs
social security increase, stimulist covid relief for seniors. health benefits prescription relief for covid victims
Free education, healthcare, and utilities
Internet, roads, transportation, disaster relief, social and economic stability for each citizen, a guaranteed income and healthcare for all.
socail justice reform, increase of minimum wage, tax the rich
Free healthcare, empathy, unemployment help, helping homeless, dealing with racism and women’s issues help the world
Diapers, wipes, hand sanitizer, disenfectant, food, better healthcare management.
Financial help to everyone right now. Supplemental assistance so that everyone nets a living wage.
college debt relief, raising the minimum wage
Healthcare, basic shelter, basic food, basic transportation, internet and a basic communication device, a small universal basic income
Low income housing for older people needs to be addressed. Rent is ridiculous
Infrastructure, defense, disaster relief, limited welfare, help with adoption, trash disposal, education, senior services, mental health services, parks,
Universal health care, public transportation, recycling services, renewable energy
Carbon capture items, tools for efficient living, innovation of travel that benefits the environment
Food, financial education, social awareness and networking meetings
Any services we need to be available are.
The should provide health insurance for people and be able to give them affordability
Recurring stimulus payments until the covid-19 coronavirus saying is Conquered.
Give me money, that’s all I care about but national healthcare would be amazing
Jobs well paying , gas is low , roads are fixed
I believe the government should provide all the services we currently have
They would make sure that everybody has food to eat. Everybody has health insurance. Everybody could get their issues whether it's physical or mental addressed by a doctor
That everybody should pay less for insurance (car and health) because some people can't afford decent car insurance
rash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education
National defense, transportation, education, law enforcement,
Healthcare, basic necessities for those who are unable to obtain them
Definitely universal healthcare, federally backed minimum wage, and easy access to broadband internet services
Everything that will greatly help the people.I'm all for the cause.
Free education, free healthcare, abolish private property
In my ideal world, government should provide internet access to all, make computers available to all, provide health care, law enforcement, emergency medical and disaster relief funds.
Recycling pickup everywhere, access to high-speed internet for all, inclusive education, better free lunch programs, there is honestly a lot that the government could be doing to make things better.
Healthcare, education, financial assistance and services
Universal basic income. Public transportation. Garbage and recycling. School - K-12 and community college at minimum. Helping lift the lowest of the community helps lift us all!!
Free health, dental and optical insurance
Minimum levels of housing, healthcare, college education, retirement pensions, green energy
Provide a safe place where everybody can express their opinion but follow rules, get a good education and have adequate housing and food and water to meet their basic needs
Protection (armed forces), Infrastructure (roads and highways, state parks, Forrest service, post offices), and education (grade schools and college funding like how it's already being done, with a voucher system that allows the choice of which school the child can go to)
Free healthcare, free college for at least 4 years, free internet, better public programs, better environmental protections
Public safety, transportation, parks and trails, good roads, water, places to get homeless people off the streets, mental health facilities, clean lakes
There are too many to list butto name a few, healthcare, education, social security, climate change, hunger, infrastructure, immigration
roads/lower taxes/lower gas prices/fix the roads the right way

Seek help during pandemic - Other open
the federal stimulus EIP helped but in no way covered my needs.
Health insurance that was canceled with pandemic job loss
FEDERAL EIP helped to cover some expenses.
I made the government give me back some of my taxes in the form of food stamps.
My partner got unemployment, and I got overage checks from my university
Got denied any extra help from local and federal govt

What have you seen or heard about this Michigan Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission?
Info about how members are selected and what the group will do
I have seen updates on how the commission is composed, advertisements to apply to the commission, and news articles explaining that the commission is at work trying to create new maps & meeting with constituents about this.
A better way to pick people in government
It’s not the legislature and maybe it’ll prevent gerrymandering
Voted for it, heard about its creation, seen they are working, seen they are delayed this year, seen a map in progress
That 2 independents are really democrats
Some online discussions debating whether or not the committee members will actually be random, will they be influenced, threatened, or in some way coerced to lean a particular direction, the ability for such a group to work together or to actually do their job.
they are redrawing state and federal redistricting
NPR stories, news stories in the paper (LSJ, Freep), online reporting from Mlive and Bridge, reporters I follow on Twitter
I applied for this commission as an independent. However, I recently learned that one of the "independent" people chosen isn't truly independent; he has always voted for one party's candidates and measures.
They cannot agree on the maps that need to be drawn and will not finish on time. They can't agree in general.
Allegedly, they are collecting paychecks to do absolutely nothing.
Basically the idea that formed a lot of the description on the last few screens. A desire to have a non-governmental, non-politician entity decide districting decisions.
some independent commissioner's are really affiliated with the democrat party and don't attend meetings
I have seen they have started drawing districts and it is already politicized because no one is truly independent
Some of the so-called Independent members are actually Democrats.
They sent out flyers and applications. It’s supposed to help things be more fair and transparent
Information matching the selection process
News reports, notices of meetings, links to meetings
that the new proposed map (at least at this point, subject to change) - two democrats would be vying for the same spot - slotkin and kolezar
That they are in the process of redistricting and who was selected.
asked to participate in public forums; information on sessions; summaries of purpose and makeup of commission
It was a while ago, so I don't remember the details, but it included an application to be considered for the commission.
An article about how the independents on the board really aren’t that independent
All I know about it was described on the previous page.
It's a way for special interest groups to buy the re-districting. 5 of the members can be bought off or will represent some small interest that will make politicians rich and not help the people.
I voted for it. I show the new map and I like it. It is far
Process is underway. Republicans are claiming the independents are secretly democrats.
That they are just getting to finishing some preliminary plans. Also that some of the members have missed quite a few of the meetings.
It was pushed through by out of state interests and only benefits the politicians.
The deadline was missed for redrawing the district maps due in large part to COVID restrictions.
I voted yes to create this commission. I strongly believe in its necessity.
They had a meeting in Big Rapids and I saw the proposed map
Ive received emails about applying to the commission, participating on webinars etc
I applied to be on it, there have been public comment meetings in the region, and they are trying to meet the deadlines, even though the census data has been delayed.
It is absurd and in favor for only democrats.
Billboard with #drawfairmaps, not much other than what was on the previous question.
I received an invitation to apply for the commission
They just completed draft maps for the Senate, House, and Congress. Two of the independent members are been questioned about their political leanings. The Commission is behind in its work due to census data not being available on time.
I’ve heard about a certain percentage coming from each party line as well as a dependence, however, I’m not sure that independent people without any background and resources are able to capably divide our lines
People were selected and the process has started
Read newspaper articles, seen billboards
they are drawing biased lines in favor of Democrats
They are currently meeting and have submitted some of.their first proposals but nothing is finalized yet. Their meetings are being livestreamed but I haven't been able to watch any of them.
They are proceeding on schedule despite lawsuits from Republicans who tried to stop the process
Members from each party are represented in this commission, but still does not seem trustworthy.
I saw the state senate map they just released and have been following closely otherwise.
Just that it exists and that they will be drawing the districts
that it's supposed to make things more fair and cut down on gerrymandering
I have heard about the general idea, how members would be selected and what affiliation and where to find proposed maps.
I was in contention for being on the commission until the second to last round of consideration
Their meetings stream live and are available after the fact on YouTube. They are attempting to use our new census numbers to redraw district lines in a more equitable fashion so that all citizens are equally represented. Republicans in the state legislature are trying to block their work.
The composition of it. Have not seen their output
They are currently working on the redistricting. They held many town hall meetings to get citizen input into priorities for how to draw the districts. They are trying not to 'load' districts with one type of voter.
I applied to be on it. :-) I have also seen notices of their public meetings but have not been able to attend.
Yes, have you seen or heard about this Michigan Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission?
That they were beginning to do their work.
regional meetings, decisions, public consultations
That they are having feedback sessions around the state, including in my town. They are also likely to miss an upcoming deadline due the delays in receiving the census data. And I think a right-wing group is suing over it.
That they ended up putting people on it who should have not been
I applied to be a part of the committee. The districts are currently drawn along party lines. I am hoping the new districts will be more equitable.
Original request for application, I have heard nothing since
I follow it closely. I also have a doctorate in political science so I could write for a very long time about gerrymandering. I'll leave it at that.
That it's mostly made up of Democrats, since most who identified themselves as "Independent" were in fact established Democrats.
I saw a preliminary map which was released, I know they are releasing a final map this fall
That it is an independent commission and they will use the 2020 census information to create fair voting districts and prevent gerrymandering by either party.
Commissioner orientation and resource materials
How it would make the city better and more easy to manage
Just that there was one. It will still be unfair depending on their race and status
It plans to hold meetings at university of Michigan with key aspects of protecting minority voters.
I have seen the typical Facebook post here and there and I've read up on it. I'm still pretty confused by it honestly but I'm researching it further.
It uses an independent commission to draw congressional and state legislative districts ,
Michigan independent citizens redistricting commission news on the websites and social media
They are working on it and have had public meetings
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Use the Commission's Online Public Comment Portal to: Draw and share your District Maps or Community of Interest ...
Forming it, the application process. And it is supposedly moving slowly
I have seen or heard a little, and the government reached out to me to be a part of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission.
Saw the initial election and first meeting online
It establishes a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years.
Just the redistricting that was on the news.
It was on the voting ballot a while back.
I get regular emails from the Commission.
The commission will prevent politicians from adjusting borders to manipulate voting
I heard that it is responsible for determining the boundaries of districts for the state.
Democrats are already switching to cheat in Grand rapids. They think that I'm interested if them
It has a great shape and very good honest and trustworthy
The commission has been meeting for several months.
I believe we called jerrymandering and its a complete waste of time we dont want or need it
I did hear they were going to redraw boundaries which has something to do with voting
THE MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION WEBSITE HAS MOVED.
That it seems too difficult for the government to make sure the independents are independent.
that it is an independent panel that chooses the district lines rather than the legislator
They are supposedly a mix of political affiliations. It will be highly corrupted in a short time.
There was a great deal in the local news about it encouraging voters to approve or not approve the commission. I basically believe the commission is fairly made up of equal party members and several independents. They do away with politicians deciding where district lines are drawn. The commission is to ?Jake voting fair.
I heard they're going to increase the electorate of the Democratic Party
Billboards and radio news story mentions
People who take their community seriously
That is what created via a passing vote but otherwise haven't heard any updates.
Less politicians leading, more actual people not being ruled and told what to do.
That it is a committee made up of regular citizens to have a more balance in the decision making process.
There is either a meeting scheduled or being planned. The legislature is attempting to stop it.
News on the new maps and issues around census data being late
Just the info put out when it was in the ballot
I’ve heard that they are in the process of drawing up new districts for Michigan.
They are having hearings and meeting frequently to get input from as many sources as possible. There are some factions that are trying to corrupt the process which concerns me. I wholly support the independent commission and hope that they will achieve their purpose as equitably as possible.
promoted petition for it, signed petition for it, know someone who applied, read articles on it, saw tv discussions of it, discussed it on twitter with friends
Attended the local listening event and submitted a proposal for my district maps/area of interest
I've attended meetings put on by the MICRC and submitted districting maps
They started the process but not finalized yet
Citizens should make these decisions, not political parties.
I worked on the Voter's Not Politician signature drive. Followed it ever since.
I've read about it in the newspaper. My concern is whether the "Independent" individuals are truly independent.
they will be looking real soon to start re doing the map
Public hearings and input currently happening, 1-2 members resigned fairly early, Republicans already crying fowl
Supposedly they are a committee of Michigan citizens charged with re-districting Michigan for fair and equal voting by the residents of Michigan.
I have heard they're meeting to draw districts.
Public notices, news reports, and my husband applied to serve
That not a lot is happening with the commission.
Just that there's a commission and it's supposed to be evenly distributed among political ideologies
I read the law as it was proposed and signed a petition in support
very little so I don't have enough facts to be able to say.
Exactly what was stated in the previous page
Just that it was voted in. Have not heard who is on it.
I know they wanted more time to draw lines due to the number of mail in votes, however they were denied that time which is crap to me. I also understand it is a new commission that is still learning so I'm expecting changes/amendments to be made.
Only that they have been put together, nothing of any work
I have only heard that they are working on the redistributing.
Had interest in applying, the hurdle of getting a notary during the pandemic discouraged me from doing so. Have received a mailer to submit a map.
That there were petitions going around about the redistricting
Received an invitation to apply as a delegate, but did not respond. Heard that the Commission is strongly hampered by special interests.
Just a bit of the news. Still have the problem of who is serving on those boards
what it is, how it will work, and a link to an application to be on it.
That districts will be redrawn before the 2021 elections and that they should be much more fair.
Drawing new lines for district to have equal representation and ensure there’s even number of citizens from each party
I vaguely recall reading about this. Seems like long ago tho. Probably in the Detroit Free Press or Detroit News
Just what was stated in the survey, saw it on the ballot.
They too wish to follow their political party's wishes
I've followed the MICRC since the very beginning when I signed a petition in favor of it, voted in favor of it, and celebrated it's passing. I'm also thankful that all of the Republicans attempts to derail it with shady legislative action and lawsuits have failed, so far.
That they haven 't met the deadline for redistricting.
that we have it in Mi and they will be redrawing the districts
That it is mostly Democrats so we are tucked
Just that they are diligently working on the redistricting, but are having difficulties due to the Federal Government dragging its feet on the 2020 US Census. They have asked for a deadline extension, but it was denied.
I have seen on the news that they had formed the groups and that they had virtual meetings. They are supposed to share the information with the citizens of Michigan and I believe we get to vote on it.
They are making progress and requesting more time.
districts should be fairer and not politically drawn.
On the ballot when this was a proposal (apparently, 2018)
I have seen articles in the local paper, but don't remember much about it. I think it's a bad idea.
That the redistricting will hurt minorities by lumping minorities and poor people together
Just that people are very divided about it.
It has been hampered in the drawing of electoral maps because of the late delivery by the federal government of final 2020 census data.
I read about it before the election but like everything in politics was hard to determine if it was good or bad.
That they have been holding public hearings all over the state of Michigan this year.
I occasionally see news stories. I follow them on Facebook. I've went to the website a few times, but had trouble finding what I was looking for.
I applied to be a member of this commission but did not make the cut.
My brother was being considered for the commission but he wasn't chosen
Some concern about how truly balanced this process is.
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan doesn’t have much say in redistributing.
My wife was approached to be a member of the commission. I have read some articles about the new commission.
That it will allow citizens to make districts instead if politicians who draw the districts in their own interests
It was in the news recently, I believe they have had their first meeting
I simply know that it exists and for what purpose it exists. I voted for it.
I have heard it was challenged in court.
They got a late start due to the lateness of Census results. They are not getting as much feedback from citizens as they would like.
It’s main purpose is to take away partisan politics out of politicians hands
I have seen the applications for the positions, I have read about the process, I have seen the meeting times and dates, but have not been able to attend. I know that the Commission is currently being sued by a serial lawsuit filer to demand that they complete their work by the supposed statutory date in the law that passed. I don't feel this is possible given the problems with the census and the fact that they had to wait for the census results to attempt to draw fair districts with those results.
I have done some reading about this commission. My husband and I have discussed how important this issue is toward making our State and local government really represent the voters in our state. I would have liked my husband to serve on this commission but truthfully, I thought he would lose his temper and raise his blood pressure being involved. We just want people to feel as though they are heard.
Very little since the announcement of its being formed
Just about it and how it’s supposed to work
That they think they will be able to change the world
Only small Bits about problems organizing the meetings
They aren't going to be able to complete it in time
I was asked to be a part of the committee
just that the amendment passed and the people were picked to fill the committee
that we now have some choice as to how districts are drawn which will make a fairer representation
Misc articles about the initial program, but not much since
That it is an effort toward fair and unbiased decision making in redistricting but Republicans oppose it.
It is turning out to be more partisan and less fair than intended.
That they were having meetings and some discussions about the western lakeshore districts.
I know that it exist and what it's duties are
The commission is meeting and is holding public comment meetings around the state. There is some concern about lawyers for the commission (more closely tied to Republican party). The commission needs to deal with one less US Rep with census. Timing is of concern for completing the recommendations.
They are currently working on our redistricting map.
That it's supposed to be balanced, with more "independents" than partisans on the panel. I'll believe it when I see it.
I was invited to apply for a position on the commission and have read the goals of the commission but know nothing else.
That it was being put together so that the redistricting can commence
Just what was stated prior to this question, the makeup of the commission and their gole to provide fair district lines for a fair election.
not very much. It sounds like a good idea, having citizens draw up the districts as opposed to politicians, but certain groups are trying to influence decisions and have to be told they can't do that.
Just basically what has already been said.
There are doubts on both sides about whether it will be fair and effective.
I've literally watched some of their map drawing broadcasts on YouTube. I'm very interested in the outcome of what they do. I've seen their drawings. I've heard that Eid, who claims to be an independent, is really a very partisan democrat seeking to do a gerrymander for his real party.
That it will help address the issue of gerrymandering
I've heard they weren't checked to see what affiliation they were with so it's ended up with the wrong portions of people.
That they have wasted huge sums of taxpayer dollars on consultants, attorneys, and their own compensation/graft. That they will fail to present the new districts by the appropriate deadline. They blame the census bureau, but it's actually their own fault. Most of the. Aren't even attending the meetings
I read yesterday that the commission may miss the constitutional deadline & they are being sued.
starting the process, encountering some resistance from legislators
Just that they are forming the commission and want to redraw the lines. It may be good for some areas and terrible for others, leaving some out of benefits.
I’ve been seeing commentary on their work on Twitter, both positive and negative. I heard that they voted to give themselves a raise, even though most of them are treating their work on the commission like a side gig instead of like a full time job. They didn’t take the time to learn map making software prior to getting the delayed census data, forcing them to unilaterally extend their deadlines beyond that which is required by law. I believe they have started maps for the state legislature, if memory serves me correctly
delay in making deadlines. problems with advisors
I applied but mot selected, watched every hearing
It's a joke we the people need to just let elections dictate the districts. Should not have to change them just because 10yrs have passed.
I've seen news stories about them hiring a controversial law firm.
They are working currently on their responsibilities to redistrict the state.
The independent members are mostly democrats
It is a great way to put the voting power into a small population that does NOT represent the state. Or for that matter, are even tax payers. If you do not pay taxes you should not have the right to vote. That is like two wolves and a chicken voting on what is for lunch.
I voted for the measure and applied to be a commission member
I know that it exists as it became law in 2018. I don't know who is on it or what they are currently doing.
I have things mailed to me about the issue as well reading about it in newspapers
that many disagree with it and feel that it will cause some communities to lose input in the voting system
I follow news stories and other info about it. I have attended meetings. I applied for a seat on the commission.
I received a brochere and application to join.
Don't remember anything specific just that I've read a bit about it
I attended a seminar that discussed the purpose of the Commission and how to engage with them to ensure that communities of interest are represented.
just that they are meeting to make redistricting decisions
It's a way to make sure if one party is controlling MIchigan's government they don't get to control redistricting too. It makes it more fair for both parties.
Very little other than seeing the panel hoping to get this done
I applied to it but was not accepted, They are gathering community information and assessing needs at the moment
Redistributing recommendations have been delayed. I directly know if this delay is due to positivity about propositioning or from outside pressures
I saw a list of who was on the commission.
They are ready to pick those individuals to set up the board and start the redrawing process
I remember voting on it, but haven't seen much else since
Politicians don't like it because it gets rid of gerrymandering.
I have just heard about it in the media and I believe this process would help when it comes to voting.
I saw a proposed redistricting area, and honestly found it to be a better system that what is currently in place. I also applied to partake in this commission.
just from the little blips on the news. my husband also got a letter asking him if he wanted to apply and described the job
I saw an article about how to apply for a position on it
That they are proceeding with the redistricting plan as mandated by the voters
That they can not meet the deadline because the Census information was 6 months late. Yet the court will not give an extension, even though it is not their fault.
They are supposed to fix the gerrymandering map
The MI GOP is trying a petition to reverse much of the law
They're currently delayed in mapping due to census data being late, they're already being targeted by lawsuits and attempts are being made to derail them from their duty.
that it has recently been delayed which could affect the next election cycle
Very little. Just that it exists. I'm basically waiting to find out that the democrats somehow rigged it to have 9 liberals who can draw-up completely blue districts.
Exactly what was just described - how many members, the political affiliation makeup of the members, and the purpose for its existence (to end gerrymandering of districts).
We will be able to get rid of politicians choosing their voters
Taking control back away from drawing lines that would make the Republicans win
The Formation, Stories about some of the meetings on the Local NBC, CBS and ABC Affiliate News Stories.
That the Independent people on the commission are not so Independent.
They are working on getting it on the ballot again.
The commission is very ill informed. They need to hire professionals, the input from professionals is more likely to be partisan, in my county-a “professional group is attempting to divide my township into 3 different areas-can only assume their goal is to turn Livingston County blue, like it’s neighbors, attorneys at some of the local meetings knew less than some of those making comments. Those traveling statewide, to present the whole package, in the beginning, to organizations couldn’t answer most of our questions! Paid circulators got this on the ballot, GOTV efforts from out of state interest groups paid off. Who doesn’t support “fair”-a great talking point to get this passed except anything but in practice.
Just know that it was on the last ballot, Thought it passed and then was blocked?
I have heard, and what I’ve heard, I do not believe. Independent? Sure.
dividing up voting districts so they are more fair
local input gathering sessions, planning/mapping meetings, that they are considering hiring a Detroit law firm that has a history of favoring a continuation of gerrymandering to benefit Republicans, that the COmmission Chair has missed more than half of the meetings, that the decision has been made to focus on maps and not regions - State Senate then Congressional districts, then State House districts. That final maps may not be voted on until December, 2021
Just the thought of wanting to change it
I’ve seen a description about this bill and I voted on it.
I have not seen what they have come up with yet.
That there are already complications because the Republican members claim that it is all rigged.
Just that they were selecting commission memners
My husband was sent a letter asking him to apply to be one of the citizens
I remember voting for its creation. Within the last few weeks, I read that the commission has been working and either has presented or is close to finishing its map
that they are in the process of redefineing the lines
I have heard from other sources everything stated by the survey, but I have seen absolutely zero news coverage about it.
I applied to be on it. I was selected as an alternate if someone couldn't make the meetings. I also filled out their questionnaire that asked what district I thought my neighborhood/community should be a part of/how they should re-allocate the communities.
I heard about the fact that it was random people.
Making it more fair not favoring one party over the other
I read about it when it was introduced on the ballot. Random people would be chosen to be on the board.
Just that they were going to do it. Politicians should not pick their voters.
That we need to fix our redistricting problem or gerrymandering meandering. Don't let cheaters in.
Issues with significant number of members absent from meetings, delays/uncertainty regarding timelines for redistricting
that it's "made up of thirteen Michigan citizens selected through a random application process. Four members affiliate with the Republican Party, four members affiliate with the Democratic Party, and five members are Independent and do not affiliate with either party."
it depends on what news source i listen to. some say it is bad and some say it is good.
Saw flyers about joining it. Looks like a good idea.
Redistricting is now out of the legislatures hand
I have seen that they have had some public meetings regarding redistricting. I also know that they have missed a few deadlines
I’ve heard about it in the news, honestly I don’t remember much. Just that it’s better. Pretty sure we voted on it.
That gerrymandering is playing a role in this decision.
Only that they are looking to alter the districts. Other than that I've never heard of them
I applied, but was not picked. As far as I know, so far they have not done any redistricting yet.
Ive heard that the "independents" are really democrats that listed themselves as independents to get on the counsel. It is a rigged counsel to benefit democrats seeking totalitarian power & to rig future elections in favor of democrats
Not much. I've just seen stories that they are working on redistricting.
That it passed and gives power to the people to redraw
It is underway and they are proposing new districts
I know someone had to drop out. I wanted to apply buy didn' t hear about the deadline until it was too late
They are holding meetings around the State of Michigan.
I heard that it was a commission and that it is going to be doing the redistricting for Michigan soon
They are having a tough time completing the work
That the Republicans want to block them from doing anything.
Mostly that the Republicans are against it basically for partisan reasons
I applied to be in the drawing but was not selected
I voted in favor of it in 2018. It gives power to people in the state instead of politicians who actively gerrymander their districts.
Voted for it in 2018, have not heard much about it since. Have heard that the Republican state legislature is trying to mess with it.
I’ve actually been involved with the process through public hearings and In submitting my own map for redistricting.
That the results will be fair and non-partisan
they can't agree on rural v urban community
Asked supreme court for extension and did not receive it, currently working on maps
Working on upcoming election. This will be free of gerrymandering.
They should have the districts set up for 2022
Several news items, but no info on how or when it is to be done or completed
I applied for the commission. Have not heard much since then.
I saw the members that were seated on it. Haven't heard about any decisions they've made.
I heard about it a while ago,nothing recently so don't remember exactly
It is a fairer approach to redistricting than allowing a partisan legislature to do it.
That because of the republican legislation they have taken away 2 seats from the democrats in Washington D.C.
I have seen and know about basically the same general information regarding the MICRC as was provided in the previous question. I used to do with with MSUvote, with Michigan State University, and did a small about of outreach about MICRC with them, as well as with the Lansing League of Women Voters
They are getting push back from the Republican Party.
Committee has been formed. Have not heard any outcomes.
I have heard they will redraw the district lines.
I heard a little on the news and waiting to see it on a ballot
Majority is made-up from citizens and to stop gerrymandering
I saw applications to sign up to be part of the commission.
im not really sure i've forgot what i was going to say now lol
I haven't heard specific information, only the general concept.
It is made up of an equal number of republicans and democrats, with some independents as well
Critical discussions on minority voting rights
Just a couple of articles and my mother spoke about it briefly
I’ve seen many people talking about this some not liking it and some who do
Heard they were working on new redistrictrcting
I remember voting for it and being suspicious about it
I've seen ads on the television. They produce good products
That they are still getting bogged down in politics. And that the redistricting is taking longer than it should.
I've only caught passing glimpses in newspaper publications. It really didnt register with me at the time.
Well have more say in our own neighborhoods
I heard about their town hall meetings and how they are late with the results.

Positive view follow up - Michigan Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission
It's better than letting the Republicans draw the maps. Our state us already gerrymandered
It’s important for our districts to be identified by an impartial commission rather than the legislators who have a clear stake in the decision.
We do not need parties picking our reprensatives
The state has been gerrymandered and it needs to be fixed
This is a better option than the legislature, and the commissioners appear to be trying their level best to do a good job
It’s better than the legislature gerrymandering the district’s to benefit republicans
Seems like a good effort to address voter suppression and inaccurate representation
I think they will create districts that are much more fair than the ones we have now
The old way wasn't working. We need independence.
It is a good faith attempt to draw districts in a fair way, not benefiting any political party.
Political leaders have influenced the zones and this will lead to unbiased voting
it's a step in the right direction to remove districting power from the legislature
In the past, the controlling party would redesign districts to manipulate election results
Because it removes the legislature from the redistricting process. The legislature has egregiously gerrymandered Michigan's districts, and it's given us some truly awful state legislators. Whether the change will be a real improvement remains to be seen, but I'm hopeful.
It will be easier to handle and solve the problems
I support redrawing districts to avoid anyone being misrepresented.
I like the way it shapes the districts fairly
I think it’s better to be in the hands of the people (as long as the committee rotates each time) rather than politicians.
Hyper-partisan gerrymandering by both parties, especially the GOP, in recent years was out-of-control and needed a remedy. The redistricting commission was it, which is why I vote YES on it in 2020.
Allowing one party that happens to be in the majority to gerrymander districts is rigging elections in favor of that party and against the will of the majority
We needed to stop the blatant GOP jerrymandering
We are desperately in need of redistricting and reducing all the gerrymandering
If this can get rid of partisan gerrymandering, and have districts that reward moderation in political views, it is a good.
Because demographics change over time, and districts should represent the people
I don't have a high opinion of our state legislature, so almost anything would be better than them doing the maps.
It has to be better than the back and forth we have right now with democrats and Republicans
I think what they are doing is important and I like the way the process is set up
It's a better idea than what has led to the current districts
Politicians shouldn’t be choosing their voters
I'm glad to have an independent body, rather than politicians, responsible for drawing districts.
I think an independent commission is very important so that districts are not rigged
Puts the job in the hands of citizens. I feel they will work with citizens more than state government would.
It sounds like a step away from Republican gerrymandering.
I believe that taking districting out of the hands of the people who directly benefit and/or are effected by it is a logical and positive move.
Based on the even balance between Republicans and Democrats, with five independents, they are making sure the lines don't unfairly benefit either party.
Anything the government can't manipulate is a good thing in my book.
They have a reasonable structure and a good mandate. Hopefully they can execute
I think it needs to happen and keep updating. If you've seen some of our districts, then you've seen the definition of gerrymandering
It seems like they are trying to create balanced maps that take a lot of factors into consideration, not just party affiliation of voters
It's good work to be done -- I would feel better if I had a chance to get to the meetings, though.
I believe that the redistribution of districts gives more power back to the voters rather than to a political party who is determined to hold control through gerrymandering of districts
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TO EXPRESS YOUR OPINION.
Gerry Mandy has done more harm to this country than almost any other political trick. Horrible process.
a better more representative, less partisan process
Hopefully it will fix the gerrymandering. In state-wide races, Michigan frequently elects democrats. We went for Biden and currently have democratic governor, 2 senators, secretary of state, and attorney general. YET the state legislator has a strong republic majority only because of the way the districts are drawn - not because that is representative of Michigan's population.
I am hoping the redistricting of the population will make the opinions of the people better known.
Sounds pretty fair. I just moved to MI 3 months ago so I am not yet aware of the commission. Better than government drawing the districts to benefit their specific parties.
Because the commission on its worst day is better than the state legislature on its best day.
Better redistricting process - less politically driven
This could be a good thing for Michigan.
I think it is a far better approach than having the political party in charge decide the maps
If done correctly it should eliminate gerrymandered districts that create unfair advantages for certain parties.
Right now districts are drawn to benefit Republicans
cause it’s going to lead to the development of the state’s work
because it is really fit for some one like me
i think it would benefit the city and we will be able to get help when needed
We have to do it so by having independent group do it. Hopefully they will not have an agenda
Sounds like things could move in the right direction
People benifited of what was the government offer.
Because I agree with what the organization does and what they stand for
To provide progress and development of living
I think we will grow more fast if this happen.
The commission is working diligently to increase public participation in its work and its opportunity for students and the public to address the commission in such important topics.
This will be the first cycle for Michigan to use an independent commission
Redrawing the lines will balance out our federal representation and state houses
it is good to determinate the boundaries of districts
it is very good and very like and very nice and I am very happy
If they are making sure that redlining ends I’m positive about it. If they are suppressing voters I’m negative.
It will hopefully make districts more fair
It is a process not controlled by the partisan legislature
I myself am neither Republican nor Democrat. Having an independent party is more inclusive of independent voters such as myself.
I think it would help the community to be better
Because they are doing a job that will make our votes matter and end gerrymandering.
I think it would be good for the state, and fair.
Because for once it is members of the public instead of politicians making the districts.
because the members are Michigan residents.
It needs to be random and fair, not gerrymandered.
It has a great shape and very good honest and trustworthy
Communities grow /change and current districts should reflect that change for representation purposes.
they are trying to make the community better
I see only good things from this type of organization or group
I believe they would do a better job dividing it up making it more fair
TO CHART A POSITIVE COURSE FOR ELECTIONS BASED ON FAIR MAPS FOR MICHIGAN.
Because overall it’s better for proper representation
We need something like that to remind government is for the people not to the people
I really don't know how the commission will accomplish redistricting, but I have a positive opinion because ti support the vote for the commission. I trusted it was better than having politicians h!very their way. I support the voter's choice.
Redistribution significantly impacts the outcome of our elected officials and policy and is currently weighted against marginalized groups and vulnerable populations including persons of color. Institutional racism and classism at its sneakiest
Because legislation just think of the politics and not the people they want to keep the power
Because gerrymandering doesn't adequately reflect the populace.
If they do their job as intended, the redistricting should be more fair.
I feel that we as a state have been impacted by gerrymandering which causes the average person to not feel that their vote matters. I think if we can change the districts to reflect equity and fairness people will feel their vote is important as it should be.
The republicans are stone cold racists desperate to maintain their minority rule by preventing majority of voters deciding who holds as many federal, state, and local, offices as they possibly can.
The commission is well run and meeting their charter despite census information being delayed
They are taking power away from politicians of a single party.
Because previously it was very jerrymanderd like it is thoughout the country not fair
Citizens should redistrict, not government.
Because gerrymandering is wrong no matter who does it. Also, there are far more Democrats than Republicans in the state but the Republicans control the legislature and have overturned things that they know voters want done.
It's a good idea. I voted for it. The only problem I see is that they have hired a Republican/Conservative as legal counsel. That person should, and really MUST be an independent.
I live in a mixed community and the district needs to reflect that mix
they can't do a worse job that politicians
Finally going to get non gerrymandered districts that are not skewed towards the GOP
I like the idea of a bipartisan committee to focus on redistricting. I have hope that it will be a fair process.
Hopefully it will put an end to gerrymandering.
It's time to take District getting away from the politicians and to end gerrymandering
It is a step toward fair distribution of services.
Our district are very germandyred and need any help to be less awful
Because it "SEEMS" to be a much fairer way of districting
Because this is a good way to end much of the Gerrymandering that currently defines our districts.
Both the Michigan legislature and those in other states have shown to gerrymander the districts. I feel that an independent commission is a shelter in the right direction.
From the little I know, it seems that qualified people from a variety of political backgrounds would be invested in redistricting fairly.
Anything is better than allowing the GOP to dominated the State House & Senate when the GOP receives less votes than the Dems
it is more hopeful than positive. I am in favor of it, but have yet to see it in action or what the results will be, so it's hard to say exactly what my opinion will be. but I do feel positive in that it exists at all.
Before people in whatever party that was in power decided districts; that is gone away now!!
I think we should do as much as we can to avoid partisan gerrymandering
I think it’s important that the majority party in the government should not have the power to redraw districts to their advantage
We need to get redistricting out of the hands of elected officials.
Michigan has terribly gerrymandered districts that greatly favor republicans. Michigan's congress should not be so heavily republican and the commission should make a difference.
It will ensure that more populous areas won’t have all the say in political voting for specific political parties
They can't be worse than the old method and maybe, just maybe, will be an imporovement.
Because it should make districts more viable to the people who live in them.
Because letting politicians draw redistricting maps is a threat to democracy.
Because redistricting should never be under the authority of one party, no matter which party is in power.
It's nice to see real people get an opportunity to rezone the districts in MI instead of politicians that are disconnected from the general public
The concept is right, we’ll see about execution
they haven’t done anything yet. I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt.
Redistricting should be a nonpartisan affair, period.
I think this approach could be more fair.
Prefer electoral districts to be drawn by other than the political party in power at the time.
It’s a equally political group trying to make the state of Michigan better and stronger.
Any attempt to control and eliminate gerrymandering is excellent
Feel Ike it’s giving more power to the people
The concept is great and with no one party is overly represented, it should make for a positive outcome
I'm hoping they do a better job than the politicians have been. Mostly the Republican party and their gerrymandering.
It could work as long as politics are kept out of it. It might be beneficial as long as conflicts of interest are not a part of it.
Better than letting politicians choose their voters, should be closer to proportional representation.
The skewed republican state legislature has used their power to draw districts in a way to skew voting to their benefit and they don't represent the interests of all the citizens of the state. Using citizens with equal representation will allow more egalitarian voting districts.
Because it is a balanced approach to redistricting
I think it will be harder to create crazily shaped districts to shape outcomes.
It is important to have a less partisan way of drawing boundaries of election districts.
Because I am eagerly looking forward to having fair, equitable districts in our state. The last re-districting that was done by the GOP was gerrymandered to the extreme and bordered on racial discrimination. To have fair, equitable districts will give EVERYONE a chance in statewide races, then we'll see what the "majority" truly wants in Michigan. For many years now, Democrats statewide have garnered far more votes than Republicans, but have lost races due to the gerrymander. The Commission will remove that roadblock and I couldn't be happier about that!
Keeps political membership more difference
I have to believe that this will be a fair and impartial drawing of the districts. If this doesn't work, I truly will lose faith that things will ever get done.
The commission SHOULD draw the districts without political bias.
I think it is what we need to fix the problem of gerrymandering
the system will now be fairer and more representative of the individual citizens
Because our state legislature, especially the Republicans, cannot be trusted to impartially do what the commission would do.
It is more fair than the GOP legislature. It is the citizen’s attempt to make democracy work and avoid the partisanship of the GOP controlled legislature.
I think this is the best method of redistricting
My opinion is positive because it gives everyone a fair chance and choice. The opinion of the people actually matters.
I believe they will provide unbiased information on slection of redistricting voting areas.
Their work is important. I'm hopeful that they are able to provide fair redistricting.
Because it gives the citizens a voice to be heard
The district division that exists is so ridiculously rigged. It's about time that they are reassessed and divided fairly.
It’s better than Republicans redistricting in their favor.
I believe gerrymandering will be reduced providing for free and fair elections
I voted for the proposal. letting politicians pick there voters is stupid. We changed that in Michigan!
due to the independents that are involved.
I think gerrymandering needs to be solved
It is good that the redistricting is comprised of an equal amount of Dems and Reps and independents and others make up the rest.
Because although they’re slow at producing a new districting map, they seem to be genuinely trying to redraw districts in a fair way.
Even though I take issue with the actions of the commissioners, I support the existence of the commission. I trust an independent commission over the state legislature to draw fair maps
It takes away the power of the legislature to draw districts that benefit their political party
Because it involves all parties and citizens. Politicians have too much power and aren't really representing the people they serve. It's all about them, power and getting re-elected.
It is a crucial step to have a representative state legislature and representation in congress that is not gerrymandered at the whim of a partisan and largely incompetent GOP dominated legislature.
I like that its both parties have equal representation an that the house an senate won't be doing it
It appears to be the only way to avoid blatant gerrymandering, and they appear to be taking this seriously.
It is a fair way to run the system, certainly much more equitable than having the Republicans gerrymander the state into ridiculous pieces.
If these citizens are not biased, I think this would be a wonderful way to straighten out our past gerrymandering. Since things are so crooked these days I am worried that these independent people may not be as independent as they say.
I think this will produce a better form of redistricting
It gives democrats an even playing field.
After last election when Michigan was targeted by Trump and Republican party during the vote especially in the Detroit area where a lot are Democrats this will help fix this problem.
I believe it will result in fairer districts
Rewriting boundaries to satisfy needs of party in control of state legislatures leads to repetitive structure not fulfillment of thewill of the public
I think that having an independent commission should lead to fairer lines being drawn than a partisan process.
It takes it out of the hands of partisan politicians
I think it's a good idea to have citizens draw the districts rather than politicians and bureaucrats
Gerrymandering could lose the democrats the next election.
I think this would help when it comes to voting in local and national elections and help get rid of voter fraud.
Gerrymandering has absolutely fucked over any notion of actually representative democracy across the country. An independent commission isn't perfect Where are you going to 5 neutral people with no leanings? Anyone qualified to be on the board will have an opinion. But it'll make things a whole hell of a lot better.
I feel it is a needed thing since there has been far too many attempts and successes at gerrymandering done by the Republicans in the state government.
because they are trying to make a fair and unbiased districts
It is good to take the power to redistrict from politicians.
They're going to even the playing field to ensure that all votes matter
This is an attempt to put the power back in the people's hands and remove it from the Party that is in power.
Because previously the districts were severely incorrect and cheated
I would rather pick my reps than have them pick me
Because the redistricting in our state has be gerrymandered and slants to favor republicans
Because the way districts are drawn now is ridiculously subjective and wrong
Republicans have been rigging the districts in ways that no longer reflect the will of the people. For democracy to function properly this needs to be corrected.
When politicians who are in power are given the duty of drawing district lines they have proven they will abuse that power to help them stay in power. I believe the creation of this commission is a step in the right direction to more fair political districts existing in the future.
Because it represents all three parties.
Politician should not be able to choose their voters. It creates the most extreme candidates
I am hoping that this will eliminate germandering
the way we have done it in the past is not fair
Because it is equal no one can over rule anyone else. It is a bipartisan committee so it is all equally voted on.
Michigan is heavily gerrymandered by Republicans in order to maintain power without receiving the popular vote to support that. The Commission will hopefully create fair districts.
Control is by the citizens and not by any political party
I am hoping it will diminish gerrymandering that was made by the Republicans when they had absolute power in Michigan.
Because Republicans use districts to skew numbers so that they can win elections
The districts is be being drawn by the citizen instead of politicians
Because Michigan is EXTREMELY gerrymandered and our state is mostly run by republicans because of it
I think this process is more democratic than the previous method of drawing districts.
Because most of michigan government is run by Republicans, and if we let them puck their voters democracy dies
it's necessary to redraw the districts that have been chopped up to benefit republican candidates over the needs of the populations
GOP had it set up that they would win and control goverment
Removes the ability for the GOP to gerrymander it
it is important to have involved election
Because politicians should not be doing that.
It is much more fair than letting the politicians do it!!
I'm glad the state is taking steps to reduce the influence of partisanship on redistricting, and I will give the commission the benefit of the doubt while they are still in the process of this first redistricting cycle.
I think it removes possible corruption that tilts areas to favor a certain side
It might help to prevent the bloody Republicans from assuming complete and absolute control of every facet of the US government.
it would curtail all the gerrymandering and hopefully work in favor of being fair to everyone and not play in favor of one party one way or another
I think it would make the elections more fair
Gives the people a say and takes the rules out of the hands of the people playing the games.
It takes slimy partisans out of the process and it should be much fairer
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Need to eliminate gerrymandering and allow each vote to count
It takes the power out of the legislature's hands and puts it into the people's hands
if they can be fair the voting will be fair
It has been a good mixture of people and the meetings have been, for the most part, orderly.
Make our votes in the country count over the big cities
Gerrymandering needs to stop. Although I am hesitant to believe it can work in our current political environment, especially with the breakdown of voting rights.
Having more independent people than both parties seems fair to me
because you can't trust the Republicans to do it fairly
I’m in favor of ending political gerrymandering.
i think when it comes to citizens of detroit or anywhere they will do what they can
Sounds unbiased and equal. Good that citizens are involved.
Because what we had before was basically a scam.
I takes power away from legislators who draw voting districts unfairly to benefit their party.
Sick and tired of politicians benefiting themselves
I hope it will make the districts less gerrymandered. More fair to all citizens
Because someone has to make it more fair for people to run for office other than just Republicans (that made the boundaries easier for their party to win the contest.
It is a good step to prevent gerrymandering of districts.
The system before was unfair, and the electorial votes were unfairly distributed. A fairer share is given with the new system
Voters should choose their politicians, politicians should not be able to choose their voters by gerrymandering their districts.
it seems as this would be a good group to oversee government policies
I don’t believe politicians should choose the districts. That would allow them to manipulate the districts to ensure their own re-election or to disenfranchise groups that do not support them. Having random Michiganders do it is better.
Hopefully by having the Commission will bring a diverse group together to tackle the issue fairly
it will ensure that districts that are not counted in voting will be allowed
I thought it was a good idea to have the districts be more fair and accurate.
It will be much fairer than having whatever party is in power do it
There shouldn't be any political gain for either party. This commission will undo a lot of bad things republicans have done.
Any time we can get something out if the legislators hands, that's a positive thing. In addition, I think the mix of different party affiliates is a good thing.
takes away the control that the republicans have strangled the state
I'm hoping they'll get rid of the gerrymandering of the Republican party.
It gives power to the citizens to shape the Michigan legislature.
I learned about it and voted for it, but have heard nothing about since voting. So, until I hear otherwise I'm hoping it was a good thing.
I love that the power is being given to the people!
Hopefully, it will bring about the end of gerrymandering
It has the appearance of, in the end, having a non partisan effect on the new boundries.
I am tired of the Republican Party's constant gerrymandering to try to influence elections!
Redistricting should not be a partisan process. Any broad based group should provide a more representative electorate.
because it helps people that are in need of services etc
I keeps the ruling party from drawing district in their favor to stay in power
Because the group is an even mixture of the political field it should be fair in redistricting
I think that the lines now are drawn to help the rich to control different areas this way it may help to be more even
Government should be involved the districts that they will be representing conflict of interest
Gerrymandering has been abused very badly to make insane districts and silence people's voices.
It would actually be helping put a little bit
because cheating republicans aren't doing it
Because random citizens get to redustrict instead of politicans gerrymandering the state so it can benefit them
It’s sounds like a better idea to have citizens making district lines instead of politicians
because it sounds like it really helps people
Having a non-partisan committee doing the redistricting is better than doing it with a partisan committee.
it will limit the power of elected assholes to keep themselves safe with gerry-rigged districts, that has to be a good thing
I believe they have a good cause and reason for being.
I think that it would be wonderful if the government could give us more help to the people.
This sounds like it would provide a more fair and balanced method to keep the district fair and prevent gerrymandering
We need this change to break up the gerrymandered districts
We need to reduce gerrymandering and make every vote count
It's important to think about redistricting
It was obvious prior to the commission that Republicans were drawing districts in their favor.
I think it is a good idea to redraw district lines over time with a balanced input

Negative view follow up - Michigan Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission
They are going to do what they want anyway
I recently learned that one of the "independents" really isn't independent; he has always voted for one party's candidates and initiatives, instead of having a mix over the years.
I don't trust anyone related to government. There are always issues.
I suspect liberal democrats will infiltrate and manipulate the commission, just like they did with the 2020 election and the CA recall this year...
Because it took it out of the hands of the voters. My elected representatives are no longer culpable. I have no idea who these “independent” people are
I don't trust the system, and I don't trust people to be fair or unbiased in these decisions. I don't also don't trust the people who appointed the committee.
They will probably gerrymander the districts even more and make it difficult for people to vote
Too great an opportunity for gerrymandering
Everything’s super politicized and I’m not convinced that it will stay independent for long
5 people of the 13 can be bought off by special interest. 5 people will not be affiliated with a party. The system has never been tested and we will be the guinea pigs
It has nothing to do with political fairness but amassing political power
I believe this process is a waste of time and the maps will end up being drawn in court due to successful court challenges.
Once again, it’s hard to understand how people that are basically picked in the lottery of people are going to be able to make any difference. Having the knowledge base and the ability to understand where to draw the lines, I would imagine, it’s a little bit more technical than a Layperson could understand.
I don’t think there is enough accountability and too many opportunities for corruption to seep in.
I dont trust that the members will agree or be bipartisan.
Politics make good people corrupt. Politics wouldn't make bad people good.
Democrats are weak…Republicans states gerrymander like crazy but Democrats leave it up to these type of commissions to play “fair”. All the time taking a knife to a gun fight.
It's biased, and that's never a good thing.
I think its going to affect the Democratic Party not in a good way.
I don't trust the chosen ones will do what is fair and right without giving an advantage to one party.
Who selects these individuals that makes the decisions for the rest of us? Who provides the information they are given to make these decisions
I dont underhanded schemes like that we can win on our owe
Why do districts need to be set every 10 years? The cities are still going to be the same cities.
People can be more independent and government always wasted money
Appears to be stacked against conservatives.
I’m not confident the commission will redistribution fairly.
because they will find a way to benefit republicans
Can't trust them to do what's right - particularly the independents! They tend to run more liberal/democratic
i see eric holder, labor unions and the aclu supporting it, I say RUN!!!!! RUN FAST and RUN NOW!!!
They are just political hacks masquerading as regular citizens
It's going to turn into a turf fight between the representatives of the parties
Because, logic says that the democrats will pack the commission. By the way, this whole thing is the brainchild of Eric Gunrunner Holder.
I Don't trust anything the government says or does especially now since the election was stolen from Trump.
Because all the people picked are from the Detroit area and Democrats
No oversight. Who chooses, what is the criteria to apply. How often do they decide and 13 is not a very wide variation of citizens to make such a important decision.
I do not trust an agency that does not put out information on who is on there board and how they plan to redistrict without finding out if they are taking in account illegals living in our area. There are a lot of illegals living in my county and they should not be counted for redistricting.
There is too much corruption in Michigan. I don't trust anyone to draw the district lines in a fair way. Our election was rigged and our Governor is an Idiot.
It’s all based on opinions. Too many liberals in big cities run the whole state and rural farmers and small towns do not get heard.
Should still be done by the political party that is charge every 10 yrs
Because it will probably be slanted to detroit
Because the fear of unfair redistricting
Most citizens of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula would like to separate from Lower Michigan and become our own State.
The commission will be stacked with democrat operatives to skew the districts toward democrats.
I don't know anything about them, and I don't trust them. We should district by population and that's all!
They will be just as corrupt as the present way of districting
These people will have a hard time agreeing on how to draw districts
I believe the commission will untimely be influenced by political pressures.
It doesn't have the politically leaning members it is supposed to have
Because Republicans are trying to stack the voters in their favor! Very sneakie & unfair!
From what I understand about this, it will benefit certain areas of the state and harm the rest. It also will allow for unfair advantages to be had by the more wealthy areas while the smaller/poorer areas will end up being under-represented.
Far too many lib democrats on the commision
liberals will cheat and rig the system as always
I don't trust the process to be fair. I have doubts about whether the five "independent" members of the commission will truly be independent.
Because the commission shouldn't exist. It's wrong to create a commission with no checks and no oversight. I believe in accountable government. When the district lines were drawn by politicians in the legislature, at least they could be held accountable. Now, they are just unelected bureaucrats that don't even really know what they're doing which means they're left open to listening to the people guiding the panel who get outsized influence. Next, it's negative because the criteria are bad. Partisan balance shouldn't be a priority. We're not a proportional representation system and the Supreme Court has routinely held that view. It would be fine with me if one party narrowly won ALL the seats because it would require that party to have fielded really capable candidates. Keeping county and township lines intact should be a higher priority than the commission law dictates at this point. The work they've done has also been incredibly inefficient.
They cheated and lied to do this job that will be wrong.
Even though it’s “ allegedly” independent, in practice it’s not that way. The non partisan members are picked by the influence of politicians. There is always political influence involved.
Because they have turned out to be just as corrupt and lazy as the politicians they supposedly replaced.
This is going no better then elected people doing the redistricting
Don't need them, it was fine the way it was before. People crying because there side wasn't winning and blaming the other side.
It will be dominated and controlled by the govenor
Because is sounds as if there is more infighting than accomplishment
We need to re-enforce voter regulation like the law has always been. Opening voting up to un-regulated and illegal voting process leads to greater chaos.
Michigan is already a Democratic state and messing with the boundaries may further strengthen that giving the Democrats an even stronger say in Michigan.
It is far, far too easy to corrupt a small committee like that.
Nobody is truly 'independent' so it's built on a false premise.
Unelected bureaucrats are determining the district lines. They aren’t accountable to anyone.
Can be to easily manipulated by politics, I do not trust it to be non-partisan.
I'm sure this is designed in some way to benefit Republicans and disenfranchise minorities
I think how the people are picked, is questionable. I have no trust in it.
I'm sure the 5 "independent" members will be anything but. Read: Democrat ringers.
Because it is an equally partisan way of redistricting it is just hiding it's partisanship. The Democrats wanted this because they were incapable of winning elections otherwise.
I think the districts are fine the way they are
Still run by government which can't always be trusted to benefit the people on limited income
A lot of stuff was codified to prevent European style democracy and keep as a republic so that the rights of minorities are protected and not subject to mob rule.
See prior comments! Not fair and naive to think 4 from each party and 5 “independents” with professional groups assisting, will not be influenced by said groups. Those 13 will be likely to rubber stamp approval to get it done with.
I simply do not believe there are four Democrats, Republicans, and four independents. It will be 12 liberals.
I feel that in the end the redistricting will only benefit certain political parties or party and not assist pan out as the plan was intended to do
It is just another way for democrats to scam the system
I'm sure who ever is in power at the time will make sure people on there are who they want
because being able to draw districts is one of the perks of winning elections. Elections have consequences.
I see no benefit in this program for regular citizens of the State of Michigan.
because it rigged and not a fair representation of the different political parties.
I don't know if it would be any better thatn the other. These indepedent people ha ve views.
I do not think they will really be independent. It will favor large metropolitan areas. Smaller communities will not be as well represented as their elected official .
Because I have no knowledge of it. Just heard of it. Am wondering why I have never heard of it. So, wonder why I feel I am one of the last persons to know??? Don't feel included in the process, so definitly do not feel good about ir...no confiedence in the plans.
leave it alone. We should be focusing on saving people and business
Because Michigan is losing 2 seats in Washington D.C.
Do not know who is selected, how and why?
Redistricting is designed to eliminate certain groups of voters. It is a republican strategy.
The population has no control over those selected.
Things need to stay the same we dont need this.
leave the areas alone. why switch at all?
do not think it will work in favor of the citizens
5 members are supposed to be independent, but in a world of growing political extremes, an independent viewpoint is almost nonexistent these days On paper these 5 may be listed as independent, but their voting history and beliefs I would be are anything but independent.
Doesn't sound pleasant has an unappealing name right off bat

Ways you might engage in redistricting - Or is there another way you might become engaged? open
Curricula about the process designed for schools
My husband stays very informed and likewise informs me.
My husband is fighting Cancer so I might want to attend a meeting but may not be able to.
respond to emails or mail requesting input
Volunteer name to become on this commission
I plan to reappl;y when the commission comes up again in 10 years
I will be researching until I find more of it so that I can know about it and how to follow it
is this being promoted publicly by public officials in public places? i've seen none of this
Can't be engaged if you don't hear about it, since I voted on it I have not heard anything more about it....so much for transparency
I listen to a few political news podcasts (pod save America, etc)
Apply to become a member of the commission
Discussing with friends who might attend hearings

Participation will not impact commission - follow up
I'm just one person who doesn't get involved in heated situations
I hate politics and have no interest. I just live my life
I will likely be more of a watcher of events than a participant.
I don't particularly know that I have better information on how to create districts than they do, but I would like to know what they are doing, and if I notice something that seems off about it, I would be open to sending a comment to say so.
Nobody in power listens to common people regardless of the intent
One person doesn't have a big impact unless they are willing to spend a lot of time or money
The committee will do what it will do, regardless of what the people want. They will make a show of public hearings and garnering opinions, and then do whatever it is they’ve decided. It will be more of the same politics.
I will get informed but will not get involved per se
I'm just informing myself, rather than making many public comments or submitting potential maps
only 1 voice from a small community in northern michigan. the emphasis will be put on southern michigan and what they want.
I don't think they're really going to listen to the citizens
I don't believe that anyone would listen to me and my single voice.
Because you did not allow me to say, "I do not know".... But honestly, because I am a Christian Conservative and I don't expect the process to be fair to us.
They're going to do what they're going to do - there are too many citizens for one voice to individually make a difference; but they could make an impact in the aggregate.
Because no one truly listens to the citizens
I just don’t think my opinion will have an impact
People involved in government decisions don't listen to citizens.
I doubt I will give much input. I will do mostly observation
My participation is not active enough to lead to any impact.
I will be observing, not providing input
The people making the decisions have the greatest impact, and they can choose whether to listen to anyone else.
I have not given them any feedback so far.
I am not that interested and don't see how reading articles can help.
Views from small communities are rarely listened to.
because im only following whats going on
I live in an area of Michigan where there is less population. It seems that the lower part of the state with the greater population areas controls almost everything.
There is no consequence for ignoring the people.
I don’t buy that citizens have much of a voice anymore
I doubt many people will be listened to, most people have their own agenda these days. Whoever is the loudest and most forceful about it will get their way.
I don't plan on getting involved to the point that it will make an impact.
I don't feel I know enough about this process to contribute
It will be hijacked by special interest and one of the 2 political parties. The idea sounds OK but will get Hijacked and work against the people.
It shouldn't. If they do the job properly
Because I will only be observing passively.
The government only cares about keeping and amassing power and doesn't care about your opinion
I’m a busy mom with a baby on the way. I have to focus on my family. :)
Most of us feel that our voices do not have much of an impact.
It shouldn’t really. One person should have little impact
I probably will not do it do it advocacy
Because I tend to believe that people who were involved enough to know that they could apply for the council, likely already have rather strongly held views already about what they're doing.
My single contribution likely won't, just due to the (I expect) volume of submissions/comments/questions, but as part of the mass it may. So I look at it more that way, I won't have much impact but the broader population might.
I will be an observer of what the committee does. Since they are not elected officials if I do not like what they do I don’t really have a way to get them off the commission so this no power to have an impact.
I don’t think anyone cares about my district, we pay high taxes. The only thing that matters is detroit
I do not intend to submit testimony or otherwise participate in the hearings. I believe the maps will end up in court.
There is a lack of trust in the selection process and how it is completed, so there is a lack of trust in the entire committee and their work.
I'm planning to follow the process but I will likely not provide feedback
I have not heard about it therefore I don't believe it is impactful.
More likely than not they will come to their decision and then focus more on justifying their decision rather than changing their positions.
I don’t really believe individual voters have a big say.
It is a waste of time, money, and resources.
because I'm just one person; however, I still believe it is worth voicing my opinion. One always has to try.
Observation does not usually cause any changes- I believe the commission will do what it should do and will only engage if I see that things have gone awry and will effect the change going ahead I see necessary if that is the case.
I don’t see how accessing websites will have much impact
It never does, I've tried voicing my opinions but Noone cares
Because I do no plan on being directly involved.
I don’t think I would engage at a meaningful enough level to be impactful
Most of are opinions don't get heard by any government
I think this is a new tactic and hasn’t received much attention for it to make a large impact
It shouldn’t. If they are going to let the loudest voices influence them than they are not the right answer to this problem.
I don't think we are a real concern in it
I trust the commission to fulfill their mission, and while I follow it with interest, I do not feel I need to be a direct part of it. (I did promote the passage of the amendment to my friends and family when we voted on it).
Politics will do what they want to keep themselves in charge
I am fairly uninformed and reserved and will probably not voice my opinion if I have one.
I don’t know that I will submit any feedback
i am not sure how this works i am on disablity it is hard for me to understand some things i read
Observation probably won't impact. Gerrymandering is obvious in maps. Removing it shouldn't require everyone's input. Independence should do the job.
I don’t think I will have input (seems like a fair committee) but I’ll try to be informed on the outcome of the re-districting.
I don't personally know any of the members.
Unless I have a voice in the process, any impact I have will be minimized.
After reading and watching about it I might have some input, but I would have to wait and see.
Nothing ever impacts basic low income people. Only people with money
I'm not sure what this group is of about
To have an impact you need a larger number of voices that agree to the same issue to have an impact
Play government can help us change for the better
Putting it in the hands of people who know way more than I do is enough. I wouldnt want to attend anything I dont know much about.
Because government a properganda and a business
since i'm not on the commission, i don't think i'll make any impact
I guess I still don’t really understand it. So many it would have an impact. I’m not sure.
They are not going to ask me questions about district boundaries
My area is not being affected i just want it to be fair
It doesn’t really change anything enough to have sn impact
Because nothing like that ever has an impact
I don’t know how it would I less I was on the committee
I'm too busy to follow what's going on with it.
Because I don't really know about that stuff
I do not plan to be very active but will follow discussions and meetings at first. Possible get involved later.
I will watch videos to stay informed, but will not offer input, so no one will be impacted
It takes more than one person to make a difference
Nobody really listens to us ‘common folk’
Not expecting them to have time to really pay attention
Once government decides something a person has little chance of really changing anything unless a large amount of people voice their concern and protest.
I will only read about what they have done or watch a meeting
I'm one person who's not apart of anything
Because they may consider my concerns/ideas, but ultimately the commission is responsible for making the final decisions.
Because it hadn't really had an impact t this far.
One voice isn't enough& ?? If others feel the way I do on all the issues that need to be addressed
It will become political, and not listen to anyone outside their own little group. Given power, most people start to think theirs is the only answer. It's bound to happen, only just a matter of time!
I will follow and read about it but am unlikely to contribute any input since I don't feel I have any insight or fitst hand knowledge that would benefit the commission
Because the law makers in Michigan are so crooked. They don't care what our community. They just want $$$$
Because I won't actually be doing anything other than reading or watching content about it
Anything to do with the government is very suspicious and they're never doing it with good intent. I still wouldn't trust the people are fairly chosen.
Because I am not part of it. If my opinion was heard and followed districts wouldn't matter for state and presidential elections. Those would be popular vote. Only local elections would be separated by district.
I'm too low income of a home for my opinion to matter or be heard! Us little people are almost non-existent
I may follow what is going on, but will never give imput etc.
Individuals will make their decision based on their own beliefs and they all can be bought
I am not going to become involved with it.
There are probably many people who will be providing input
Me paying attention will simply not influence anything. I won't be directly involved
I don’t know much about it so I don’t understand the impact
They will be fully bought and corrupted by the second time around.
Cause honeslty it woulsnt have an impact on amy of it. Well atleast in my opinion
I'm to shy to speak up and give my opinion.
We the people have no voice! The government took it away
They are going to do what they want to do where I say something or not.
Honestly, I’m glad that these measures are being implemented, but I don't think the peoples opinion will ultimately make a difference.
I get overwhelmed with to much chaos so I tend to only focus on what is happening in my everyday life.
Because the government always focus on minority only
At this time I don't plan to provide input that will be considered, and mostly plan to observe the process and outcomes.
It has a strong chance of getting overlooked
Because people in politics generally stop listening when offered a different perspective.
I do intend to keep informed but will probably not give a voice to my own personal opinions
I don’t plan to be too actively involved in the process to make that big of an impact.
I live in a rural area with no different districts
Statistically insignificant. I have small social footprint of Michigan friends.
what am i gonna do, beyond voting for the bill
I don't trust that our input will mean anything to the commission.
Politician always lie and don't tell people the true intention
I do not believe anything I have to say is important unless others feel the same way
Because you just can't trust people and politics. Too easily bribed and/or cajoled
I live in a rural area, I find that even the people we elect for the most part ignore the area, why would this be different?
I am not part of the commission. I have a voice and an opinion but not directly.
political hacks with an agenda not in our interest.
Because it seems that the way things are going the Republican party and Trump supporters have lost their minds and are turning into highly one-sided, anti-American lunatics.
They know what they are going to do no matter what
If my vote for president did not count because of fraudulent and dishonest activities, how is my vote or my voice for this going to make a difference?
I don't believe my voice will be heard or my opinions will matter.
No one pays attention to what I have to say
I've never had an impact on anything before, why should it start now?
I would only comment to them if I disagreed. I expect to agree with them because they will fulfill their responsibilities. I expect to only keep informed.
I'm not going out of my way to make my opinion known on the matter
I am not usually one that impacts things in a way, just give different ways to look at things, so to speak.
They know what they are doing before they started
Because I am one of (probably) millions who will have something to say as well.
I do not have a lot of faith that citizen input is ever listened to and acted upon.
It sound important but Its really not my thing to pay attention to unless it affects me in a major way.
I don't think I'll develop sufficient knowledge to make a significant contribution.
So many other people who are bigger voices
One voice, one vote means nothing. It's all $$$ in politics in MI
because I probably do nothing to participate directly or indirectly. I don't know enough about this type of thing to feel that I would have any worthwhile input.
Everything is political. No way of getting around it.
because I won't likely be involved enough to make a difference
As one person surely there will be no definitive impact.
I don’t think I’ll get involved most likely
I'm just one lone voice and an old one at that.
Because reading about their plans etc. isn't going to do anything for them. They won't know I'm reading about them unless of course they're mind readers.
Even if an idea seems to be good, it always seems to get corrupted when people are involved, so I don't pay much attention to it. It is a waste of my time that I could be putting to better use. I will not be engaged, therefore I will have no impact.
Because, this is a democrat way of redistricting to benefit them.
People in government don't listen to the people they are suppose to be representing
Because the media ne Democrats cheat and rig everything
13 people will have their own goals and will probably be closed to alternative ideas or comments. Too few to make such a great decision and watch makes them best possible to make such decision
Depends on how information is to be provided to the commission during the pandemic. Avoiding crowded rooms is paramount, and a website where feedback can be shared would be better, as long as each comment is addressed by officials on the commission.
I'll only be reading about the progress, not giving input
Government bend the rules to fit their agendas.
Because there is too much corruption in our government and there is no way to find out if selection of those selected was fair. Our election was stolen, so why should I trust anything they are doing now.
My limited involment will have no impact.
Because they can't or won't be able to listen to millions of citizens.
Because I’m one person and one person does not have an affect on what government does
It seems that input is always asked but never recognized, particularly when it's political in nature.
I do not think they care about what I would say, only do what the board wants to do
I have no intention of participating ir providing input
I do not have enough time to devote to have any impact.
Citizens voices rarely heard except in elections
Not involved enough to make a difference
Some voices go unheard and only heard if it benefits them
Because regardless of how it looks I think the people chosen are connected back to a politician or political interest. They already know what outcome they want.
I will not be able to do much in the way of contributions because of my age and difaculty getting around.
I only one person in a state of 10 million people.
There are more people in lower michigan so they will have more representation than the Upper Peninsula.
People that are part of a group, with an agenda will have more of a impact than a single voice…
the politicians will still be in control and skew the result toward democrats
They will be much too busy fighting politicians to pay much attention to any input from me or others without political power.
I don't believe that the commission should be swayed by outside influence - so I hope that I won't have an impact since I am not currently on the commission.
politicians select the committee so no protection from graft
Because I will share my views only as part of a group response most likely.
As one person, I tend to doubt that my input will be significant enough to cause any change to what they're already doing. If I wanted to have a greater impact, I would have applied to be a Commissioner.
Sorry but I think I am only important to those who believe that they have my vote.
I'm not interested to give my opinion at this time.
Due to being a singular voice, any impact would be negligible. Citizens as a whole would have an impact. If singular individuals had any specific impact, the System would not be working as intended
My voice is not the kind politicians would listen to
No confidence in the legislature letting this work.
The voices of the people generally go unheard. They say they want out input but it's only to make us think they care what we have to say.
they will just waste taxpayer money and do what they want
Because this is a new system it will take time to work out the impact
The Republicans in Lansing will find some way to blunt or block its efforts.
There will be too many voices, opinions, and suggestions for all to make an impact.
I am an elected city official, and I know how the system works
Not planning to comment at this point, so no impact.
Once it goes to their heads they'll be like most politicians they don't listen to what people say.
It's the buddy system, everyone has an agenda.
The people chosen may be undercover representing a particular group!
I won't believe any governmental construct will show peoples input reflected until I see it.
I doubt that voices from the peasantry will affect much of anything.
I don't have a need to interact with the commission.
Usually how things work. You give your input for their consideration and then they disregard it when they get into a session.
I probably won't have much if any input.
Right now, everything is being made to be political. I believe within the groups, some will be impossible to work with, and they will try and destroy sensiblily if they cant get their way.
because they will only do what's best for them selves
Government in general has little impact. The new process for drawing boundaries will inevitably become political, just as the old process was.
Because they're unaccountable bureaucrats with no checks on them. Nothing I or anyone can do can hold any forced sway over them. We have no leverage.
One voice doesn't make a difference in these types of committees
I will read about to better educate myself on the process, but not to be involved in it.
They don't care about real people, only their own agendas.
Because I will only be passively participating
they will do what they want regardless of my opinion
they will do what they decide no matter what I think about it
Because the people who draw up the plans/maps will/are still influenced by their own political beliefs. For my one voice to be heard, it must be joined by others of similar voice, which then is a political bloc
VOTER IDENTIFCATION LAWS WIL DO MUCH MORE FOR CITIZNES
Because they do not care. 50% of Michigan's population lives in the South East portion of the state. They're holding 2 meetings in South East Michigan. 8 meetings in other regions. How is that reasonable or equitable? The 50% of the people living in the rest of the state get 80% of the meetings and input. It's a sham process designed to benefit West Michigan at the expense of the rest of the state.
We will hear only what they want us to hear
I am only one person in a field of many as I am now
My participation would be passive, that is, following what they are doing.
I am but one of many Michiganders who could reach out to them, and I don’t have any unique or specific area of concern that I would raise with them
My one voice isn't going to stop the process
I will not be able to attend public meetings
None of my questions have been answered. I have watch those who claim to be independent are really not
Other than reading news stories I'm not involved
It needs to represent tax payers who pay for this government and its operation for the good of the people. Putting power into the hands of people who do not pay into the government but support very nice but not economically necessary programs runs up debt with no real economic value. It is nice but not affordable at this time. The arts and sports are important when you can pay for it yourself. It is not the position of the state to do so when the state is operating in the red.
Everything, even though they say it is not, is politically motivated. I don't feel the public has any say at all.
They will do what they want regardless of what I want
Because the committee is certainly corrupted by the wealthy and will redistrict in a way that benefits the wealthy in general and evil democrats and leftist republicans in particular.
I think they will only listen an not do anything their minds are made up
It's not that important to me at this point in my life to get too engaged.
I'm not actively participating. Only following developments.
because i believe the commission will likely not change their stance on how districts are drawn based on citizen input
I’m not really sure about the whole thing
my views differ from the commission in that i do not consider existing political boundaries (e.g. county or city borders) important in drawing new districts.
I probably won't communicate with them as what I've seen so far looks pretty fair to me!
I do not intend to be involved so I will have no impact.
Bureaucrats rarely do what’s in the interest of the people. The commission will likely be more influenced by special interests and powerful elites than the citizens.
Because, no matter who was put in there, politics will play a part in it.
I won't get heavily involved in it most likely. I kind of just want to be an observer for the first little bit to see how it goes. Once we see the first results then maybe I'll form a more strong opinion on the commission and want to be more involved.
Not sure they are open to ordinary peoples input, Believe most on the board were put there by politicians as a pay back favor.
They will listen as much as my Michigan Senator Peters does. He never responds to emails... Never.
Because whitless and her cronies will go around to do what they want anyways
i think the commission will use its best judgement
The committee speaks for all of the districts
I am but one voice mingled in shout of millions for fair government
I have very little trust in what government officials do behind closed doors, and you only hear about it after the issue is inacted.
I don't expect that I will provide any input.
I have little hope in the world today thanks to dirty joe biden and kamala do nothing harris
Because I'm just following the news and not going to public meetings
Because I am not overly interested or involved in such matters.
Everybody has an opinion. Why would they care about mine?
I don’t believe I will have a voice in the way this will be handled.
I'm not volunteering and probably won't leave comments. Honestly, I think the citizen comments will be some decent thoughtful ones, then a landslide of partisan shouting and trolling.
Not strong enough of an influence or voice
Since when are our voices taken into consideration? Especially having a congressman who ignores the issues on our side.
No matter how much they say everyone’s voice will be heard, it never does
It seems people do what they think is right rather than what is best for the whole.
I do not believe I would be a voice for any of their decisions, but would trust, what seems to be a fair way to comprise a committee.
because it really should be data driven even though voiced concerns should be addressed
Black people in America have had very little impact on anything. Look at what they are doing to the voting laws!!!
I think the partisan corruption in the state runs too deeply.
I don't want to be politically active at this point in my life.
I cannot imagine that I would be disgruntled enough by any of their decisions to cause enough commotion to create any meaningful impact.
Citizen's voices are generally heard but not acted on.
Lobbyist have all the power behind the scenes.
I don't foresee myself becoming involved in a necessarily impactful way re: this commission.
As much as my life’s work has been believing that every voice matters, the growing unresolved issues from the 2020 election, in Michigan, showed me different! It’s not who gets out the vote, but who counts the votes, that matters! Recounts are worthless, chain of custody ( lack of with mail in ballots in my very conservative area) was ignored and most evidence not even examined in the courts mean redistricting is a sham.
I do not trust them. This effort was funded by Eric Holder. Need I say more?
I feel that once they have their maps done and their decisions made - it's a formality letting in the public know about the maps
I don't think it would do enough to have an impact.
I don't believe that my voice or thoughts would be taken into consideration.
The ones deciding will make all the changes
I do not think I will be involved enough to make any big differences
They will establish gerrymandering districts
If I’m not on the committee, how would I make an impact?
Unless the website has a form for me to object or approve of proposed lines, I doubt the commission will actually listen to feedback.
No one actually listens to their constituents in Michigan. You can communicate with your representatives, and they just ignore your concerns because you aren't wealthy or connected. The only time you hear from them is when they want you to donate money to their campaigns or they want your votes.
Because I care but don’t have time to actively participate in person
I don't see how I can do anything to change this organization
My participation has been only as an observer; I can't make a change without contact
Redistricting is an essential idea, but our Republican-controlled government will actively attempt to prevent it, and our supposedly Democratic representatives will either sit back and let it happen or be hamstrung by Republicans and their Democratic allies.
I don't think my communication will actually be heard.
I don't think me visiting a website to read will have an impact.
No monetary influence in politics; voice won’t matter
I will research more but not change things.
because no matter what people say or do they do what they want
Personally I trust the commission to produce a fair district map and don't feel I am informed enough about the issues involved to try to sway the districting in any particular direction.
I do not trust anybody in state government.
Because as long as I get to vote, it doesn't matter how the districts are split up
I have not heard anything more about it since the proposal was on the ballot. This survey is the first I heard that the State already had 10 public meetings, I had no idea any commissioners had been picked to serve or who they are, I have no idea how or what procedure was used to pick the commissioners. Apparently the State has done a poor job of keeping citizens informed thus far so why would I believe I could or would have any impact when I have heard nothing more about it, nothing in the mail & nothing on the evening or daytime local news channels, Can't have an impact when your in the dark. I have no idea how the commissioners were picked or who they are and based on governments past history I have serious doubts that those that were picked or nominated as commissioners have no connections to any politicians, party or lobbyists
I am white female how would I make a impact. No one want to hear from me. It would feel like a Karen issue.
It is not important to me. I would rather focus my time elsewhere.
I will pay attention but not sure how i would affect anything
Because you can't reason with the unreasonable and you can't fight stupid, eventually, the Trumpers are going to win. So why bother.
my voice as an ordinary citizen will make no difference.
it is the government, they do what they want to
I don't have any trust in any of these organizations
I don't think my looking at a website will make an impact. I didn't even know there was a website for this - if it's interactive in some way or invites comments/questions, maybe I could have an impact...?
Because I don't plan to go beyond a cursory look
My voice does not count for these things, I am nothing but a peasant.
I feel that I don't know enough about it still to make informed decisions.
Because I think anything I might say would be blown off by the people running it
A lot of people will no doubt only let their voices be heard and not care about someone elses
I have no plans of getting involved in this matter, I will just follow on the information given.
I don't know how they would take my suggestions
Because I really don't have anything to add at this time
because I don't think they give a shit. They're just going to do whatever they're going to do and we are going to get fucked. As always.
I feel like these things usually favor certain people over others, as often happens (who has more money, influence, etc), even if they say they don't.
The 13 in the commision will become power hungry just like politicians
Because, they are citizens, there is no majority party, and they are accepting input from the people, I would guess that I wouldn't need to engage and make an impact.
Only one voice against a lot. My name is not known so I don't have backing of others. People get aggressive with their opinions, I will not
I am feeling like my political participation in all kinds of things seems to matter less and less every day.
I live in a very small, rural village. We see little to no government impact in our lives
One of 9 million voices, Any comment I make will likely not be seen by whatever intern goes through them and if lucky enough to be seen, the chances are better that I'll win the lotto then a question or comment making it to the committee
Because I think the input that I would give would not be sufficient to make an impact
I am not sure I will have anything important to say. If I do I will and maybe it will have an impact.
I'm not going to add any input, I'm trusting the team to do their job correctly
Governmental issues once decided are seldom changeable.
It is rare that one person makes a difference at anything.
If I had not even heard of it before why would anything I say have an impact
Listening to the average joe rarely happens
I don’t think they’ll pay attention to what I hear or read.
I'll just be listening to the news regarding it
Because I do not feel that I was ever included fromthe start. This entire situation is unfamiliar to me, although I have received all typs of literature on many situations prior to our recent voting situation here in Detroit. I think I should have gotten email or must plain MAIL pertaining to this issue about upcoming issues that need to be decided or commented upon. I feel the last to know about this situation...if true
My voice will not be heard because I will not take part in it.
I doubt one person can impact any system
I am not sure that I hold any power over this.
It’s hard to reach such a small group of people.
I just moved to Michigan, so I'm not sure of what goes on in this community
I have too much personal stuff going to be as involved as I would like
I just don't feel like my views (or anybody's views are valued as they should be. I feel like they listen to us but don't take anything into consideration. Most commissions, etc have their minds made up going into a project and don't pay much attention to public opinion.
Because you can't get accurate news on anything
I do not pay enough attention or participate in ways that would have an impact
I am very poor, barely make ends meet, go hungry more than I eat, only receive disability, I don't think the Government or individuals care what I have to say, I feel they care more about the middle class and rich
i will only be reading about what they are doing
I retired and low income and my health prevents me from participating.
until we band together this doesnt matter. helping the community and money in jobs will change the district anyway
Because I don't intend to make an impact
I'm not part of the redistricting commitee
They will have made up their mind and not paid any attention to others
One voice, in situations like this, rarely has any impact of any kind.
They are not interested in the common citizen.
Michigan citizens have been proven time and time again. That only big cities matter and the other thing is our voice doesn't count. We can voice and vote our opinions only to have governors from both sides override us.
I don't think by me following the news is going to have any impact.
Because they won't know I'm reading news about them.
I will be just learning about the process at this stage
I just feel like my voice alone doesn't have much impact. I'm disabled and live with chronic illness and chronic pain. I'm mostly homebound.
Because I highly doubt any input I give wil
I don't believe that my opinion would have an impact on the decision. I am only one voice and it take the voice of many to make a strong impact.
To begin with I haven’t even heard of this so it’s not very widespread. With all of the social issues and government of any sort it always seems they do want they want anyway and cower down to things like BLM . So cultural will go to whatever causes the least friction whether it’s right or not. I feel our voices are rarely heard.
I will just be reading about it with little input.
I don't see how my individual voice would have an impact on it's own.
because it seems like nothing every gets done with the roads in a timely fashion
I don't plan on submitting input or suggestions as I don't feel I have anything relevant to add. I will follow current progress and events but only as a viewer.
I will mainly be following along to see what happens, I likely won't give input
People don't care but anyone but themselves and what will benefit them
Not a huge one, not where I live I this suburban community
Preventing gerrymandering is fairly insignificant in the grand scheme of things, especially here in Michigan where there are two large areas that favor each party over the other.
I don’t have much interest in looking too much into the commission so it would have no impact
So far I haven't seen any changes, so it's just another group with a lot of words until I see something different.
I have too much on my plate to get actively involved
One voice usually doesn't make a difference
Im not knowledgeable enough to speak on the matter not do I have time to become knowledgeable
I don't care enough to make a difference
If there are many members, I believe there will be oversaturated with opinions and suggestions. It will act like a lottery on having my opinion heard.
I do not believe most representatives really listen to the people in their district.
I’m not doing anything besides keeping up to date not voting or anything
I don't believe individuas have a big impact on anything concerning our government
I just dont feel my voice will matter in the slightest.
I don’t have any faith in our government any more
Because all people in powerful positions always get the last decision.
If I'm not on the council I just don't think it will matter.
I know that I am not the type of person to want to be involved with this type of thing so it probably won't have a impact.
I'm only a casual observer. I'm not on the panel.
I will choose to follow it during the next drawing, however; I will not be actively voicing my opinion unless something I believe is very wrong will be happening.
Because there is NO such thing as an independent, somehow one of the parties will get a seat on the commission.
I'm only one voice and I don't know much about any of it
While the commission is made of citizens, it is still part of the government, and a single person's voice rarely, these days, ever has an impact on government.
Because I would just be watching the meetings
I will keep abreast about what is happening but if I’m not chosen for the panel I won’t be in position to have much of an impact
It will not work people will not be truthful

Most important change you expect from the Michigan Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission
For Democrats being able to finally have some say in the elections instead of the Republicans always taking things over for themselves
Fairly drawn districts that don’t favor one party over another
Republicans not to gerrymander districts to retain/gain advantage in our legislative branch. (Also Democrats not to do this, but they currently do not have the power to do so anyway.)
It will change things downstate but not here
Balanced districts that allow the best candidate to win, not just one party.
More voting power to areas of the state that are higher density black populations (Detroit area), which typically vote Democrat. More of the same politicking.
Ensuring that all MI residents have a voice.
A more sensible and less gerrymandered legislative map
I expect maps to be less gerrymandered than they are now
That we have a fair distribution in this state.
I don't expect them to do anything most people notice.
More Democrats in the Michigan Senate...
Get people to shut up about the situation.
I hope that it’s a more fair system. One where voters choose their legislators, not the other way around
allow things to actually get done without it having to be so damned political and actually solve issues
Redrawing unnatural boundaries in existing districts.
That the districts are not drawn to favor either party
Making sure peoplew votes count and are not canceled out
That the political representation in the state and the federal government will better reflect the actual views of the people.
That all districts will be an accurate summation of its voters in that district.
that officials are more fairly and equitably elected..
That it will change the districts to benefit democrats.
stop gerrymandering, which is just cheating 'legally'
Representative fairness among elected officials
that by rep has a area that they can easily access to hear the people so they can react
I expect district boundaries to be drawn in such a way that neither major political party has an unfair advantage in future elections.
New districts, hopefully districts that make more sense in my area.
True equality among the districts but it’s highly unlikely
Each n every individual should benefit no one left behind
That it will be fair and no gerrymandering.
They will align with some special interest that buys them
Fairer elections that truly represent the voting community
I'd hope that it would have some districts where the winner is not completely obvious so candidates can be elected by a broader group of people rather than an extreme fringe of one of the parties.
Nothing . It's all just window dressing to make people think they have some control over the process
That the representatives elected from here-out will represent the true will of voters and not the jockeying of one party to stay in power.
Making sure that every vote counts as it should.
That are state representatives represents a more balanced citizenry. Our state population it’s pretty evenly split, but the state legislature is so heavily Republican they are not our true representatives
Hopefully that representatives will be able to truly represent the areas that they are from.
Fairer districts, more representative of the state
Confusion. So far their maps have not follow APOL standards and are not reflective of county or city lines. I can't imagine the amount of confusion so many shifted districts would cause.
I appreciate knowing that whatever party happens to have more involvement, has nothing to do with the re-distributing
Districts that are representing the people, not politicians
Having the peoples votes to control the situation
Districts that make sense and aren't just designed to direct votes to one party
Equitable districts will improve voter engagement with elected officials
Restoring faith in our democratic process.
Taking away this decision making from politicians.
hopefully collaboration in good faith and fairness
I don't expect any real change. I am skeptical because even non-politically affiliated "independent" citizens usually have some leanings one way or the other. So we will see how 'unbiased' it is.
i would have to inform myself on this topic as i do not know much about it at all this is the first hearing of it.
Finally, we can wrest control from domineering parties who redraw districts to suit themselves.
Districts will no longer be set up to benefit one single party, which will eliminate the disproportionate number of Republicans representing fewer of the people who voted for them.
I have no idea. I guess I hope rural areas of our state will have as much say as Detroit and their voices will also be heard
To cover the district lost in the 2020 Censes.
i would have to learn and read about it i do not know anything about it
No more government cheating the elections
To have more balanced districts that are not trying to benefit a single political party
A map with more fair allotment of representatives.
In the United States, a redistricting commission is a body, other than the usual state legislative bodies, established to draw electoral district boundaries.
For people of each party democrat and republicans to be treated fairly
Get rid of districts that perpetually elect the most radical people instead of having to moderate their opinions to appeal to a more diverse constituency.
fair, representative districts without regard to keeping politicians elected.
redistricting commission for the State of Michigan.
That it results in a state legislature and congressional delegation that is actually reflective of Michigan, and does not give outsized representation to rural voters / one particular party.
Fair distribution that is not dictated by the politicians.
I am not sure hope its lowing different taxes .
More fairness to the map esp. with those usually disenfranchised (poor, black, brown, etc)
If they put an ounce of thoughtfulness into justice in redistricting, that will be more thoughtfulness about justice than goes into the process than from any partisan hacks.
I am not sure yet, I will have to know more about it.
that cultural and heritage communities will be bundled together with no impact
That it be a fair process that benefits the people
districts that make sense and represent the people of the state correctly.
They’re going to redistrict places so communities can ultimately be better
To end gerrymandered districts and allow for free and fair elections.
dont know what the single most important change
More ears for the people who want to make a change. More involvement from the piblic
Each vote will be influentia in political decision making
Everyone being able to do most to all of what they used to with some laws
a lot of things to change about political life
That the individual gets some input and not the party.
More honest and fair and neutral and help people
To confuse the people of the community even more into thinking they are for the people
I like how citizens will impact the vote.
That similar communities will be reported and participate together instead of separately.
People off working being forced to find jobs.
Fairer districts and fewer republicans in districts
I don’t personally expect anything but hope for the best
The redistricting process should be transparent allowing all citizens to see how decisions are being made and have a voice in those decisions.
Take the power away from the politicians
That they come to a com unitive agreement to better Michiganders especially the poor
More jobs working from home available and better benfits
Change the way you feel about the future
Availability of organization and future planning
I’m hoping they can provide help with actually getting our roads fixed
To hold at least ten public hearings throughout the state.
I don't expect much change but I'm hoping I could have some kind of voice because I'm honestly feeling ignored.
Hopefully just asking why some districts are what they are
to make the community services and boundaries better
I don't know. I have not been informed about anything this commission has done.
this year, Michigan will use a revolutionary new process for creating election districts for Congress and the state house and senate.
I am not sure, it seems like stacking the deck to me
it is very good and very like and very nice and I am very happy
Stop politicians from using it to get more votes.
The California Citizens Redistricting Commission is the redistricting commission for the State of California responsible for determining the boundaries of districts
I just expect it to help us to have fair elections and that hopefully results will not be contested as often in the future.
I expect fairness in voting and I expect everyone to act like adults despite their political party.
It will have a big impact on schools and services.
Each citizen has the right for a say in what they'd like to see an improvement in.
Fair elections. An actual representation of what the voters want. Mathematically, Republicans should not control the House.
prevent any fraud in electoral districts
I would like to make some suggestions for them .
Fairness. Rural Michigan is underrepresented
Schools getting funds needed based on needs.
Don't include illegals in the count as citizens
I ready don't expect a change at all to be honest
Municipalities should carry more weight then they do
I’m not sure yet—I will need to do more research
Nothing, I expect it to fail spectacularly
Balance boundaries using current census data.
It will let us know the out come of most elwctions
I hope it helps strengthen the community
That the citizens are actually being heard
TO LEAD MICHIGAN'S REDISTRICTING PROCES TO ASSURE
There is always catches to recieving help
I would hope the districts are fair and actually represent the population.
To make more sense of where the lines are and why
Believe the data and facts and do it properly
That there will no longer be big unbalanced districts in the state in favor of one political party or politician
I hope they listen to the general public and get their opinions on what will truly make a difference
The treatment of Michigan citizens will change
That marginalized groups have an opportunity to vote for people and policies designed to support their communities and their experiences in ways more meaningful than before
That the people have a say and that say gets heard!
Less bias in process and more fair outcomes.
That the people get a chance to get their say so and it is heard and considered
More people will have a voice that didnt have that option in the past
Releasing the Republican stronghold on a Democratic state.
Districts draw for communities not politicians
Fair districts that are free of gerrymandering.
Dividing the cities so their votes don’t outweigh votes from rural areas.
An end to the unfair gerrymandering of districts to support a political party
End of the violent dissolution of the votes of anyone the republicans suspect may vote for democrats.
The party that gets the most votes gets the majority
More equal representation compared to total voting results in Lansing and Washington
Make sure districts are laid out in favor everybody, Not just for one political party
Districts would remain in the same county, and possibly the same, or nearby cities.
To be unbiased but not holding my breath.
None after the fraud in the past election. I couldn't belief that hat could happen in the United States of America
set a new standard that is fair and equitable to all citizens in Michigan
Fairly drawn districts that do not favor one party or another
That it will be a fair process that will not strive to weaken the voices of the people, and will not be focused on political agenda.
A map showing fair districts that represent the voices of the voters of Michigan that NO POLITICAL PARTY OR POLITICIAN can change, abolish or otherwise screw up!
Districts will make more sense how they are laid out
Hopefully a fair open election for all residents no matter what part of town. All votes to be counted and all people voting.
Achieving fairer voting district boundaries.
more political infighting, and less representation for the people.
Can we get rid of Rashida Talib??!! Redistricting based on communities.
Gerrymandering will be obsolete in Michigan, and I hope it will also become obsolete nationally.
That the districts will be fair. At least I hope they will
Fairer elections - more representative of the whole
They break up the Detroit and big city monopolies
I hope for a more fair representation in the MI House & Senate
better redistricting of cities like Detroit and Flint, especially Detroit which has been split six ways from Sunday in order to lessen the impact of minority votes.
That borders of a district not guarantee a election to one party!
respecting historical and cultural communities
To leave the partisan politics out of it.
That high populous areas won’t be able to have all the say for the state and outlying areas get forgotten. More equal representation
Hopefully a fair and independent system for creating district boundaries.
I don't expect anything important from this commission.
Communities of color not getting divided up to weaken their voice.
I would expect the districts to reflect the population demographics, but I doubt they will.
I don't expect any change...they always find a way to get around things.
Realigning gerrymandered districts giving republicans any advantages.
Districts not designed to exclusively benefit current political office holders
Fair and balanced districts eliminating partisan benefits
I expect that the redistricting will be fair.
Having an accurate accounting of American Citizens and not adding illegals to the count. Draw a real district up with actual American Citizens.
Get rid of ridiculous gerrymandered districts.
Decide Michigan by north south lines east west lines cris cross up down right left
Fairly apportioned new districts that more accurately represent the constituents within each.
I didn't vote for it and I think it's stupid.
A more accurate representation of the political parties in State Government.
NO party has an advantage I any and elections
That the big cities don’t speak for the rest of the state.
to pull together but that will never happen
That they will come together and put they’re political brluefscasidevandvmakebtgevnecessarybcgsngesbtonnakebmichigan better for all
That the districts will not benefit one party over another by making weird shapes or including people who do not even live close to you.
Everyone treated equally and no one person or group will have an unfair advantage over others..
No unfair advantages and dismantling gerrymandering
To put communities back together, my area is lumped awkwardly with a very Republican county that isn't even next door to my county. There's gerrymandering all over the place. I'm hoping it makes elections fair and actually groups us with counties near us. Like the one nextdoor where a lot of people who live in my county work and vice versa.
Possibly fair elections, but I have my doubts after 2020's fiasco.
Districts that make sense. If you look at the shape of some of our districts, it's easy to tell they were drawn to make sure one party was elected.
Common sense voting districts. If you saw a map of them, they're just ridiculous.
Insure that the Upper Peninsula gets the representation it deserves.
I don’t know…. It depends who is behind the scenes, calling the shots…..
A more logical and balanced politically correct redistricting.
more transparency, better basis for representation
Less talk about unfair districts in the future.
Districts that do not unfairly advantage one party over the other.
Districts that are drawn WITHOUT gerrymandering.
I want to be able to see Michigan voter districts on a map that do not look as if they were some meandering river with not rhyme or reason.
Fair redistricting, not tied to party affiliations
That they have voter ID and that no mail in ballots
I expect the districts to be drawn up constitutionally.
Not sure but I would hope it would help with the voting restrictions not being inpossed
Kicking out long term, entrenched political lifers.
Fairer representative that will be sent to Washington for Congress
I would hope things will be fair to both parties.
a fairer and more transparent representation
a more fair way of representing the govt
Transparency in motivation and initiative.
Getting partisans out of the redistricting process.
I expect the new districts to be more equitable.
Districts to reflect the population and not party advantage
Fairer district constructs instead of being so Republican misconstrued as they are now.
The single most important change is getting the people actively involved.
I expect that the fact that citizens will have more of an impact, we will have to make an effort to be better informed and take charge of getting information so we can be much more knowledgeable when voting.
Districts will be less likely to look like contorted jigsaw puzzle pieces.
I am expecting the biggest change is the gerrymandering done by republicans will be undone and Michigan may finally get out from under the horrible rule of republicans. Voters in Michigan have been voting for Democrats for decades en masse but somehow republicans are still in power.
To keep the redistricting as transparent as possible
I need to learn ore about it before I can state my expectations for them.
I will not be forced to vote for a candidate I dont want in office or be forced to not vote because my preferred candidate has been blocked out.
Fair districts that are drawn around community rather than drawn to favor a particular party.
There will be a little noticeable improvement.
I expect a stealth gerrymander for Democrats the same way commissions did in Arizona and California last decade. I expected at least one of the independents to be an obvious liberal and we seem to have gotten that with Eid. This is a terrible commission.
The end of gerrymandering in Michigan & a district map that is representative of communities instead of using it to divide and weaken voters.
Hear the people and their needs and help them. Senior should be taken care of better
that the one person is important even if that persons view is different from others.
removing politicians from the process of redistricting
That politicians are not drawing the lines
Districts that aren’t gerrymandered too benefit republicans
Redraw districts that have been formed to favor one political party over another
after watching everything, I see no true changes
To stay away from gerrymeandering (sic) as far as possible.
More of an even distribution of political views in every district.
Not a damn thing of value. It will redistrict to take the power away from the people who work in this state.
Redistricting to benefit only wealthy globalists.
That they will make sure everyone equally represented.
I have no expectation of any meaningful change.
Again i don’t know spring shoot this so I’m not sure
a reasonably impartial, non-partisan district map
Fair, equitable districts into the foreseeable future.
The district lines should be drawn fairly
Limits political influence to make voting more difficult
That the citizens in each district are equally spread as are all other citizens throughout the state of Michigan.
fairer representation of the communities voting
That it will try to favor on party over another
That the districts are more fair. Currently 3 counties in the entire state can lean an election. I think that is total BS
That demonstrates can win more districts
Not sure it will change much of anything.
More representation of minorities in their community
None - our state is horribly corrupt as it is.
The districts will be more equal in how many democratic or republican voters are in each.
Fair accounting of people’s choices from a shared community
Districts drawn fairly so as not to give any party an unfair advantage.
I expect to see that the state legislature's makeup more closely reflects the statewide party balance.
Keeping the council members from being influenced by outside sources.
Fair maps that represent the peoples will.
It would create fairer voting in elections and reduce voter fraud.
redistricting process should make sure that nobody gets an unfair advantage
Breaking up the carefully calculated gerrymandering that affords a huge advantage to one party.
Fair elections to the house and senate here in Michigan, reasonable chances for all parties to participate in our local and state elections. Eliminate the undermining of the populace's voice by small minded self serving politicians.
Get things done and let the people speak
Will favor that citizens and with iAfgani mmigrants coming in thiis could be a problem becasue they are not yet citizens
Put my area in a different district that is far away from the one we are in now
I hope it will allow more conservatives in office
Elimination of gerrymandering to favor one party over another in state wide politics
Equal not just people who believe they are being discriminated against as minorities get more handouts
Fairness should be the most important change I expect from redistricting.
End of gerrymandering districts to offset where people live as a community.
rework voting boundaries to make them less skewed toward the right
Poorer communities getting a lift up and wealthier communities sharing services in areas they may not have. Communities will be fair and balanced in receiving resources and services.
Detroit's stranglehold on our statewide election is loosened.
The proportion of elected officials in each party will more accurately reflect the political views of the population at large.
Districts that make more sense and that reflect the population more accurately.
Will hopefully result in less political gerrymandering
Hopefully the erasing of the GOP Gerrymandering as they can only win by cheating.
leftist tilt despite the will of the people.
That it should create unity among people, not division.
One less congressional district due to people fleeing MI
New districts that don't benefit Republicans
I believe it will be compromised. money will change hands and things will get worse.
Redistributing based on population distribution and not voting record
I don't expect any change to come from this Commission
That the redistricting will be equal and fair.
Allowing all citizens of Michigan an equal chance to vote.
I hope it gives way for the best candidates to win office positions vs. those who win by "working the system".
Reduce the number of elected Republicans
To stop gerrymandering and unfair voter restriction
More fair outcomes in local and state elections
That no District favors one party over the other.
More voices for people who have been silenced
No more gerrymandered districts, aka increased Democratic representation in SE Michigan
I expect no change. I expect no coverage in the news, I expect no attempt by public offices to promote it, I expect it to be a waste of taxpayer money, I expect it to be an intentional redirection of citizen energy into useless and dead ends so that the people in power stay that way.
All people have access to voting without heavy handed Republicans making sure they remain in control
Make it so its closer to one person one vote
more equitable presentation for the populations in the new districts
To have more money and resources for the communities.
Break the GOP gerrymander that allows them to hold the legislature despite losing the popular vote
Don’t know that there will be a positive change
For services to be better for all people in the new, as well as, the old districts.
Hopefully fair decisions that work for the citizens of Michigan
Not being political and being open minded to opinions.
That citizens remake the maps and not politicians who get rich off of us.
Stop politicians from packing and cracking districts making MI residents votes not have the same weight.
Increased public confidence in the fairness of the new district boundaries.
That everyday citizens will have a greater say and politicians seeking reelection will have less.
Maybe make it for so candidates do not have an advantage in certain areas
I'm not really expecting any change and assume it will be business as usual
maybe it would not be crazy like last time
To provide balance and no advantage to a single party your group
Treating all Michigan citizens the same as far as policing, insurance rates all children are getting same education,etc
keeping it from playing in favor of one side over the other
Democrats will rig the process in their favor
Hopefully it will make voting more reasonable and that certain areas will get more attention or have more roads taken care of, people taken care of, etc.
Democrats will work very hard to make sure they can redistrict to suit them
Michigan indepentent citizen redistricing commission
Meat district King that is fair and not biased to one party or the other
I don't know, I don't have much of an understanding about this project.
Communities are similar interests band together
If government get involved it would still be messed 6
Making all Michigan votes count. Not just those in the cities
The most important change would be that the majority voted officials are installed to represent the majority of voters.
I sincerely hope this ends political Gerrymandering in this state because it’s ridiculous. Areas of the state with teeny populations shouldn’t have more say that densely populated areas. Folks out in the country in this state have no concept of what city life is about.
i would want them to keep the citizens informed of any changes going on in the city
The redistricting will be open and transparent .
To make sure that who ever is elected is fairly elected.
Redistricting lines will provide better support to communities on a local level, give them stronger voices to what matters for their area. What applies to downstate often does not correlate well to the UP
It will favor the liberal view of politics.
That political party won't be able to get advantage in the votes to be re-elected
No more politicians picking their voters
The rigging of districts for democrats to have better chances of winning elections in traditionally conservative areas.
maintaining a district within the area and people it is suppose to represent
I'm cautiously optimistic. At worst, things can't get any worse. At best, things will be more neutral.
A more fair approach to a failing system
taking out of the hands of the parties and making it right and fair
Make sure that the citizens are properly represented where they live. Metropolitan areas should not overwhelm the smaller communities.
That voting districts are fair to all regardless of party affiliation.
That the new districts are fair, and not gerrymandered.
will not have weird borders that pander to one specific group
Transparency and explanation to citizens for the drawing of district lines. I also expect everybody on the Commission to disclose if they have any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could possibly influence their actions and/or decisions
That the people will deceide in the process, not as it was in gerrymandering
The demolition of gerrymandered districts.
That no particular party will have an unfair advantage.
No political party can take unfair advantage
Politicians not to decide. Only the people.
Non-gerrymandered districts that stop republicans from exerting minority control over Lansing and in the federal house delegation
Fairer boundaries for districts, unlike what I experienced as a student at MSU where all of East Lansing was cut into tiny bits and connected to giant sections of rural farmland. This diluted the youth vote. I’m still mad and it’s been almost twenty years.
Seems like a good way to get more involved
Stability in the districts and fairness across the board.
Hoping it will be fair, especially for African Americans
A big change in the distriicting for the city of Detroit.
Better voting conditions in poor and rural communities
Housing I’m having issues with finding a apartment that’s available
Fair districts. Fair representation of citizens
to ensure that voting in districts is counted correctively
Making sure people that are elected or chosen are not in it for themselves, but for the community
I’m not sure would have to do more research
getting voting citizens to understand and trust that their concerns are heard and acted upon.
I would hope that it will make the districts evenly divided and not in favor of just one political party.
Good question, I am not sure yet. I need to further do research.
That the state as a whole will be equal for everything
Stop the current party majority from gerrymandering
More fair distribution between Republican and Democratic districts.
That the poor have more say in things than they do now
I have the news on more than anything else and have not heard a word about redistricting.
To make sure district's are fair to all.
That people will be heard over politicians.
That everyone is above board on the politics of the commission and not for one to have a political advantage
More fair and representative district lines that actually make sense in regards to the communities that encompass the districts— not to the politicians who usually draw them to get reelected.
I hope it will level the playing field so no party has an advantage.
The single most important change I expect from the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission is that it will be conducted fairly, without any bias from any political party.
Fairer, although not perfect, boundries.
Better geographic distribution. Previous redistricting put me in an area served by someone who had very little connection to the community.
I don't know but they should be unbiased.
To help even out how votes are valued within the state
Equity in their decision making process. no favoritism or nepotism
It's important to address the issues at hand before they get out of hand.
That everything going on with COVID-19 gets better so we can all be together and close again
I think elections will become more organized.
To hear the people before making decisions that affect us all.
Paying more attention to reasonable costs if living. Work harder in making our neighborhoods safe, affordable to all
Citizens of the state are not overlooked because of where they live.
Letting the people choose not the politicians
do not have any idea. most of what is said is never like it is anyway
Decisions being made in the interest of citizens rather than for political agendas.
Racially polarized voting analysis, & voting rights act analyst& drawing state senate seats for our 3 counties
Eliminating the advantage to either party based on district boundaries
listening to the peoples input toward making better decisions per county group regardless of afiliation
The districts will be redrawn and voters will have a slightly larger impact on elections.
That the state won't gerry mandered to give republicans an unfair advantage
I hope it brings our community to be not so against one anoyher
Hopefully the districts will be more even without favouring one party
Any changes concerning the problems in our city.
Fairness and equality to all citizens regardless of their rank or status.
That no political party gets am advantage
It will provide a fresh approach and hopefully everyone will be more satisfied with redistricting.
Its helpful for those who are confused to vote
I’m not sure what to expect at this time
Equality, not favoring one political group over another
A change in favor of what the public needs. Decisions made with a very deep analysis
Real change and not just talk for a change.
helping people get out of this new normal of the pandemic
I hope that the people are going to end up with more help than they've ever had. The people will not end up homeless and not able to pay their bills or not able to eat
I would HOPE that districts become more fair. I dont hold onto that hope though.
Nothing important. They should keep doing what they're doing and they'll be fine
Fairness for every district, not simply the wealthiest and least diverse ones
I expect some changes, Not all will change.
An end to the silly districts just designed to keep Republicans in power
To not have weirdly drawn districts anymore that split counties into minority vs. non-minority populations
The single most important change I expect will be to be heard and action on whatever subject is discussed will be taken.
I’m not sure yet since this is my first time learning about it.
I expect everything changes that is expected to change
That politicians will not draw the map in their favor
Not giving any candidate an unfair advantage regardless of party, race, sex, religion or lack thereof, etc
Undiased redistricting that gives no one candidate an unfair advantage.
Not much - all districts should be adjacent.
The citizens in the districts are grouped by common interests.
That politicians can’t pick their voters but rather voters pick their politicians

Define critical race theory
To teach real history about things that actually happened, for good or bad. The history of blacks in this country is so white-washed.
Its about telling the history and impact of racism
A theory taught primarily in law schools focused on how racism is woven into the institutions of our country and how it has impacted people and systems over time
It is a legal theory that talks about how different impact of laws on different races implies a grounding in racism somehow.
They do not want HISTORY taught in public schools
It shows how racism defined history rather than the current America is always good version
As an academic theory that has nothing to do with school curriculum.
Teaching how our current laws are founded on a system of biases by those who created them
An academic discipline based in Marxism attempt to equalize relations between races through redistribution of wealth and power from those who hold power (white people) to those who don’t (black people). It’s end results are increased racism, because you cannot raise one race by bashing another.
addressing the true history of our country and the factors that had led and continue to contribute to racism and inequality
Recognizing racial dynamics in a society and how the system is designed to favor some groups over the others, then taking definitive steps towards accountability, reparations and racial equity.
civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice
Teaching history as it really happened instead of the white-washed lies we actually get.
Critical race theory states that there are systemic issues in major social systems (law enforcement, housing, judicial system, etc.) that are based on white-supremacy.
theory that racism is systemic within the policies and foundations of the country.
It is about that certain races are above others and changes need to be put into place to prevent this.
A theory circulating amongst activists that suggest certain situations are a result of your race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
It is based in socialism. Instead of dividing and polarizing people by social class, it done with skin color and cultural heritage.
Encouraging children to see racism where there is none....
A racist facist elitist narcissistic set of bs edicts by people who don't care about the people they are affecting.
All whites are supremacist and discriminate against all minorities
Teaching about the history of racism in America and its impacts
A “woke” way for teachers to teach white children how they should feel guilty for their whiteness.
An ideology that proclaims that if you are white you are an oppressor, if you are non-white you are a victim. People cannot be defined any other way. It promotes ideas such as white privilege and encourages more division in our communities. It is anti-Christian, anti-Biblical, and anti-American. Its purpose or goal is revolution. The alleged victims are expected to rise up and overtake the alleged oppressors. It encourages class warfare.
A movement toward acknowledge the impact that racial divide and hate has had on our entire history. It is an examination of the deep roots of racism and how it permeates all aspects of today’s life. And gives insight into how we can undo the damage that has already been caused and do better moving forward.
Examining the ways institutions and other social or political constructs have created and perpetuated racism in America.
it's a bunch of bullshit that they try to teach children today that there is a problem with systemic racism. Everything in the past was racist and that basically it is the blacks turn to take over. White people should feel ashamed for how bad black people have it in society and we need to start making up for it now.
An examination of how race affected and currently affects society
I don’t know enough about it to try to define it.
The idea that systemic racism suppresses the opportunities of racial minorities
I'm not sure, but I believe critical race theory is teaching about how history has impacted present day conditions with regard to race. For example how Jim Crow ultimately led to mass incarceration and unfair sentencing, or how redlining created segregated neighborhoods, or how various policies have prevented Black people in America from amassing generational wealth.
How racism has shaped America and is still almost as prevelent as it was in the 1960's
African Americans and other traditional minority groups have been held back and discriminated against for hundreds of years. Our entire political system and country was founded on racism and sexism.
A theory in law that our system has been shaped by historical racism. Many of our laws and institutions have laws and regulations that unfairly disadvantage non-white and female persons.
using past events to discuss how systems are built to encourage racist or discriminatory policies
I am not sure what this would entail, but I feel children should learn about racism
it is an academic movement that looks at ways to challenge racial injustice.
a way of understanding how American racism has shaped public policy.
Bullshit, lies and communist propaganda.
How race and US law challenge American liberal approaches to racial justice.
study of institutional racism and impacts on society and societal systems
whites have the history written about them by them
the thought of teaching one side of the story and not what the parents want them to teach. What ever happen to reading writing and math, They should teach the Constitution and stop what a teacher thinks should be teaching,
Re-education of children about the beginning of America in 1619 vs 1776
bringing racism to the forefront of discussion without evidence that racism is actually a full force throughout the country. It's adding fuel to the fire when there may not be smoke
It's a way of looking at aggregate data and historical trends to help show the effects of racism on society and individuals. It's generally considered to be college or graduate-level subject matter, and while it may (and probably should) affect curriculum decisions for k-12 schools, CRT is not taught at the k-12 level.
An ideology that has roots in Marxism and socialism and postmodernism. The main idea is equity for those who are in specific minority groups and serving justice on those who are historically considered oppressors.
Teaching more about racism in every aspect of school teaching weather true or perceived. Teaching white children to hate their own race and themselves for being born the way they are. Whitewashing history and erasing history all together
For racial justice in schools and colleges
For the little I understand, it has to do with teaching history of the interaction of different races and the resulting racism. I could be wrong, I do not have school age children.
A civil rights movement to change the way laws are enforced based upon race
I makes race the center of all choices a person makes. It makes everyone biased and then a person has to fight the bias.
It is where as a group we examine race and how it impacts the laws of the land
Teaching that racism is built into our society and institutions
A teaching method that focuses on showing how racial differences, tensions and harmony have and continue to affect life in history, now and in the future
It a new technique to foster racism and divide in the country to keep race batters in power.
Implementing how race impacts most if not all issues in America today because historically it has not been addressed very well.
A teaching philosophy that says we should look at the negative impacts race have played in the history of our nation. To learn from those issues.
Something that doesn't come up in elementary education. The end.
Explaining the history of our county in regards to those we discriminated against and how those effects are still felt and seen today.
A way of examining history through the lens of what happened and including the stories of the marginalized and the oppressed, including telling the history from their perspective which has often been erased
How race has Influenced The way people have been living over many of years. How discrimination has affected housing, education, employment, etc.
The idea that race and issues related to race are built into our laws, institutions, and community. It is a way to understand how those laws and institutions operate in the real world and in theory.
Learning about how race and law effect each other.
A study at the graduate level of the ways that structural racism impacts the legal system and other fields; an offshoot of the broader school of critical theory that examines society in terms of systems and their interaction
Teaching that all minorities all oppressed and all white people are oppressors.
The theory that our country’s founders created our nation so that racism was inherent in all of our laws and documents. Pretty much that every aspect of America is tainted by racism
Whites are racist and the country was set up by white people therefore people you don’t even know are racist
A theoretical approach to considering race as it relates to all aspects of modern life.
A group US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine who seek to examine the current laws and challenge mainstream ideas of what racial justice is. Further, opens a narrative to making educated decisions and choices in a less bias way.
Defines the events that led to the continued impact of racism
CRT explains history with a lens on how race impacted it
It elevates the position of certain races over others and is thereby the very thing it claims to be against: racist/racism.
Study of the intersection of social/cultural/legal issues and race/racism; race as a social construct that has a lasting impact on all areas of society in a systemic way and not an individual way; understanding intersectionality and the complexities of power within our culture
A communist plan to destroy America. FUCK CRT
The notion that different events have disparate impacts on lives based on their race.
CRT is pure and utter racism! I will not allow my child to be taught this insane nonsense racist propaganda.
Law school class that looks at how race has affected the laws that are made
A theory that examines race relations and societal impacts in the U.S. in regards to the legal system.
Institutionalized biases that selectively change the economic and social outlook for a certain race
It's complex but perhaps most important is that racism is the result of complex systems interacting with each other, rather than just individual intentions.
Propaganda that uses race to define who we are in a negative way. A system that teaches white kids to hate themselves for the sins of the past, and teaches minorities that they will always be victims.
Looking at how historical racism affected people in the past and continues to affect policies and people today
An examination of race and how certain laws have affected race relations.
a theory that holds that all social and governmental power structures, big and small, favor white people and that all white people are inherently racist
CRT is the idea that our society has always been racist and that this necessarily influences people on an individual level.
something about challenging rationalism i really dont understand it
It's a new approach to teaching current events and history, by acknowledging that many events have been shaped (and continue to be) by racism.
It is a theory based in the idea that there is a bias based in race/ethnicity in how individuals are treated in our legal system.
Critical race theory is an academic idea is that race is a social construct, and that racism is not merely the product of individual bias or prejudice, but also something embedded in legal systems and policies.
Teaching white people to hate themselves. Admit of their “white privilege”
My understanding of it is if you are not black you are a racist.
i know only that it is a controversial theory that is it
As a waste of time and a tool to insight problems where none have existed for over 2 decades.
Convenient term to describe something some people seem to not want to be talked about. Inconvenient truths
It has to do with how race and law intersect. I don't know enough but I also know those who oppose teaching it probably know less
A theory that history should be taught in a more balanced way that shows all perspectives, not just the white, European perspective. Children need to know about how policies were put in place to keep the majority in power and how that has impacted society for centuries
Systemic racism is built into every aspect of how we live our lives, such that someone who is BIPOC may be discriminated against even if there are no "racists" present.
CRT is an academic theory that examines how systemic racism affects institutions…institutionalized racism…examples might be redlining
Simply put, critical race theory states that U.S. social institutions (e.g., the criminal justice system, education system
I have not heard enough but if I could guess it would be keeping educational resources about what’s going on with people of multiple races
It is a college or graduate level analysis of issues. It is not what is taught in our public schools. Simply discussing historical events is not crt.
a clear-eyed examination of the nation's past and it's lasting effects on the descendants of marginalized groups.
is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S.
You are critical to your race. Therefore all points should be clear between us, them
Deals with how race and descrimination is explained in school
CRT examines how U.S. laws and institutions have promoted white advantages over communities of color. It critiques the structures that perpetuate a racial caste system. It is also the latest boogeyman ginned up by the right to rile up white people against kids learning about racial equality and ultimately vote against democrats.
Teaching students that Caucasians are racist even if they are not
From what I understand it is the theory that white men must oppress others to maintain order…this is an overly simplified definition, but the basis of the theory.
body of legal scholarship of US civil rights
A group of scholars (legal and activists) who are considering, studying, and challenging the role of racism within our historical background with regards to the basis of some US law and racial justice.
The teaching of history from all racial aspects, not favoring one view over the other.
Academic movement activist seeking racial justice
Sadly I have no idea. Obviously has something to do with different races. Probably also how some races have controlled/discriminated against other races.
Teaching history with an eye on how different racial groups have been impacted by policies. Whites, blacks, Asians,Latinos could all be affected by a policy differently.
It is a theoretical lens for identifying the relationship of institutional/structural racism and legal/institutional outputs and outcomes. In other words, seeing the variable of racism as an explanatory factor in history, politics, law, and society.
A theory that seeks to explain the historical and present impacts of racism and oppression at the personal, interpersonal, institutional, and cultural level.
A more liberal study of race relations and history
Rooted in Marxism, it focuses on historical wrongs, advocates for equity of outcome based on race. It teaches the opposite of MLK and instead teaches judgment based on race instead of character. It is divisive and counter to American ideals of meritocracy.
A theory regarding how the racial process works in the united states including the need to ensure fairness
I am not sure if I know what racial theories are
A race theory that is in the critical stages
Teaching children to become victims and that white people have an advantage in life over minorities
Another ideological body to divide the country and create more issues and racial divide in lieu of taking positive approaches and not singling out groups and respecting everyone's opinion
I think it has something to do with acknowledging that race has an inherent impact in laws and society .
The teaching of history through the lense of racial disparities and unequal treatment and how that has shaped our current situation in America.
How systems have oppressed others for the majority to be successful
it refers to a way of analyzing systems,institutions, and power through a lens of race and racism
Some people in our society deem certains race inferior and place rascism ideals upon them.
And explain the different history of different race and religion and beliefs and their history
The degree of racism staying under the radar and not discussed
I’m not sure. If I know that my kids school decided they weren’t teaching it thus year
Unsure/I am not familiar with Critical Race Theory.
Disgusting push for divide. It needs to stop. Teach history nothing more
A community that helps with Grace's situation
Teaching about the effects of racism on history.
Basically a talking point for racists to not deal with racism or the truth of the ugliness of this country and asking parents if they want their kids to learn it. Which is 'Bunk' because that is taught to law students in college and not in our schools. More propoganda from the racist right.
it's to make sure everyone is represented
Challenging main stream approaches to social justice
More background on racism and how it fits into history.
Teaches how race has affected policy and black people in the united states
Setting up a new way of teaching all kids about race and equity and how it effects the black community
(CRT) is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and US law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.[1][2][3][4] CRT examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the US.[5][6] A tenet of
It’s the theory that laws and standards were created in this country to extend and continue racism
Racism being blamed for a races problems and that members of that race have no choice in what happens to them
A group of people who try to use race to assist others
That different races get different treatment
Critical race theory is being used to teach children that they are racist and that the US ted Cruz and others have called the theory racist itself .
I personally hate the entire race discussion. Everyone has struggles regardless of skin color my husband is an American Indian and he hasn't received his indian pay and is mistreated daily due to being substantially Indian.
It is a body scholarship and an academic of movement of US civil-rights scholars and activities
The theory to put race on fhe forefront in schools
a body of legal scholarship and an academic movements of US civil rights
teaching discrimination at an early age.
It has become a loaded word, but i beer stand it as the theory race (which is really a social construct) has had a significant impact on our history and society
Critical race theory (CRT) is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and US law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.
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US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and US law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.
body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and US law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.
Critical Race Theory teaches about the disadvantages that the black people have encountered throughout their time in the United States of America.
A college level class taught in Law school to help future lawyers to be familiar with bias based on race
teaching or correcting the false teaching that has been taught in school with the actual events.
I can't because I have no idea what that is
Wanting to evolish learning about slavery
Criticism of others is wrong. To force it upon children, that they are inferior because of the color of their skin, to hate others,their country, to promote racism, rather than simply giving children the tools for critical thinking. What is wrong with those educrats?
It is a theory, not a curriculum developed by people in higher education (colleges/universities) to explore the role of African Americans in the history of the United States from their perspective.
Us Civil rights scholars& activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race& Us law& challenges mainstream American Liberal approaches to racial justice
Theory that racial tension is perpetuated by the government
I think I've heard of that , but I haven't delved into it .
Critically examining race and acts of racism in the country
I would say it is when you look through our history and social construct and see how racism has played a role in every part of our country.
Teaching kids that some people have more advantage than others
How the majority has developed our country to only favor the majority
Teaching white children to be ashamed of themselves for being white. It's racism, just toward white people
A bunch of garbage made up by someone else trying to make money off a nonsense theory and cause division.
Issues related to how slavery and other discrimination has caused hardship for various races in our country.
I honestly do not know how I would define that. I'm not one to try to define something that i know nothing about. Id rather do my research and be correct then to just guess!
Critical race theory has to do with races and where they live and how they are treated.
legal scholarship seeking to critically examine the intersection of race.
That since my ancestors were racist inherently I must be too so those around me should feel threatened by my race since I'm white
I''m not entirely sure, but I know it has been in the news lately.
Understanding how race impacts a person’s place in society
Just another brainwashing technique pushing the racial division agenda
It has a great shape and very good honest and trustworthy
A theory taught in higher education concerning the effect of race and racism on the shaping of public policy
America was founded and operates on the theory of systemic racism. CRT misrepresents the overwhelming compassion of most Americans.
an academic movement of us civil rights scholars
Basically acting like certain things never happened when we need to just learn from our mistakes
Critical race theory teaches that racism is embedded in American psyche.
BODY OF LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP AND AN ACADEMIC MOVEMENT OF US.
White privilege, and the country was created on slavery.
explains how American racism shapes public policy and pits minorities against white people
Everyone needs to know how important it is
Teaching the actual history of the country
Not sure what it is but it's probably some ignorance a
It's a way of understanding how racism affects public policies creating division between people of color and whites . Pitting gone political party against another based on racist policy.
Saying everyone is racist is not fair or just.
Teaching the skills to undo conditional racism.
Ethnic monetary potential to transform the relationship between law and ethnic power
I guess, it’s a theory defining certain opinions on certain markers in history that led to separation of races. Maybe it sheds light on the impacts of the separation. Hopefully, it also promotes the importance of unity and equality!
I don’t know what that it. We are all human.
Leaning about different races and how each are effected by others.
Idea that white people have had privilege and advantage over other races and have held others back from opportunities.
How racism and discrimination has been tied to create and maintain systemic ways to oppress BIPOC population.
That white based government has depressed the black minority
There is a problem yes, but if we continue to look in the past and keep bringing it up or erase the past, the future generations will not know what happened and the past will continue to repeat itself. There are proper ways to teach the past in order to show the coming generations the racism is everywhere and it needs to stop.
The idea that America has a lot of racism in its history and that set the tone for how things are today.
Racism that is systemic and carrying onto present day and effecting everything about minority races’ lives.
I assume it has to do with dealing with racism going on
Critical race theory is essential to teaching accurate accounts of historical events in the United States & the world. It relies on being upfront and honest with children about racism and how it has shaped & still continues to affect our culture.
The accurate account of the history of racism in America and how it is engrained in law and culture even and up until today.
Have not heard the phrase. I would like to hear about human race theory and less about division of all of us
I think it is absolutely ridiculous and should not be taught it is total BS
I don't understand it enough to define it.
Legal theory to explain how government practices have actually hurt or not included all people in the American dream
It is divisive ! It is programming children to believe Caucasians are the worst race. We are all God’s children. Socialist Democrats are trying to divide the nation to take control.
An exploration of how historically the justice system and legislation have unfairly impacted African Americans in this country
The accurate description of and contextualization of the lived experience of people of color in the United States.
Education on the intersection between race and the history of US law and the effects those laws have had on minorities over time
A school of thought that helps expand knowledge of American history by showing the effects of policies and how they affect different communities like race and how that links to modern societal issues.
explaining the history of racism in our country
I feel like it’s seeking out racism and challenging those of color.
Exxagerated and sometimes false information being given to children, instead of teaching basic MATH, ENGLISH, SCIENCE, ETC.
Teaching history as it was not as a fantasy that promotes white men's actions and accomplishments
Saying white people have unfair advantages and should owe reparations to minorities.
The way different races have been treated in the past have caused various problems. Some believe we should not tell children about our bad history but to cover it up, which I totally disagree with. We, hopefully, can learn from our past mistakes and not repeat them.
Teaching about systemic racism and its impact on society
Very very bad. Not good for anyone of color as you are telling them they are "doomed" just because of their skin color. Instead of teaching people to work hard and together - it divides and puts them into pre-defined categories with no room to get out of them.
I don't belief in that form of harm students
the theory that there has been systematic racism in this country and it is prevalent in all institutions, such as housing and education
having all race study and no the history of all people
The idea that our nation was originally established and it's rules, laws, statutes, and governance were developed to protect slavery. Our current rules, laws, and institutions have racism as an underlying framework, and we are steeped within this framework. We have lived our while lives within this framework, to the point that we don't even see it or notice it, and in such a way, we are all racist, and will be until we work together with communities of color to change these institutions.
A means with which to keep races separate and angry with each other for the benefit of politicians and people with influence and money
Understanding how race good and bad has played a part in the role in this country. There is a lot of policy that is to be ashamed of, but there were good things too. It all should be examined with a critical eye toward history.
The theory argues that historical patterns of racism are ingrained in the law and other institutions, that slavery and segregation still create an uneven field for people of color and that racism is not an individual bigotry but rather a systemic issue in America.
The historical impact of centuries-ling marginalization of persons outside the white European power structure
How race has endowed some people with advantages over other people.
that America was founded to be a racist country, and we still are.
It is teaching white people that we are bad basically.
Critical race theory is the belief that racism in America is systemic, ingrained in our political and social structures in such a way that it has a profound influence on the lives of American minorities.
the truth is not told. crooks are not hero's
Discrimination; how one race has had advantages over other races
Whites are guilty and blacks dont stand a chance to get ahead!
Racism is institutionalized and is embedded in America's history, legal systems, and policies. It acknowledges the continuing impacts of slavery and segregation in America and critiques how institutionalized racism perpetuates a caste system that is inherently unequal.
CTT is an advanced curriculum discussion about how our society has created advantages for some at the expense of others; most often based on race and/or national origins.
From what I have read. It teaches that Black people are oppressed. It teaches that white people are the . Opressers . This is wrong!
Racial discrimination is part and parcel of US
Teaching that white people are inherently bad and have an unfair advantage.
The real history of our country. It may be ugly but it needs to be taught.
Where acedemia studies race and how it is/has affected USA
It is really just being truthful about America’s history with a discussion of racism. In the past, our nation has had many issues with racism and these have been glossed over in history class.
An academic way of viewing historical events through the lens of slavery and racism.
Education about systemic racism in our country
This CRT is a GOP bug-a-boo term for trying to teach that every person, regardless of skin color, ethnicity or religion is equal
I wouldn't even attempt to define it. I don't think anyone has defined it.
viewing past government policies through the lens of what we now know as racial disparity and seeing what we need to do now to reconstruct our wrongs and work toward fairness in the future
Racism is part of society and our legal system, not just individuals' racism. But there's more to it than that.
Teaching about the racism that went along with and followed slavery?
Discusses how certain minorities have been treated unfairly by the majority ethnicity
I think it is acknowledging and teaching the truths about racism, historical and current. Acknowledging and teaching about systemic racism and how policies and practices have held down persons of color for forever and continue to do so today.
Rewriting history based on racial issues.
Striving for greater understanding and equality of races other than caucasian
I have no clue as to what the theory is comprised of.
My understanding is that it proposes that all people are born racists.
I'm hard pressed to give a definition, but as I understand it, CRT simply seeks to teach a more thorough and un-whitewashed version of our nation's history.
That everything that happens that doesn't benefit black, brown or Asian people is the fault of whites. And that POC, especially blacks, can do no wrong.
the the black community has systematically been discriminated against
A means of creating a divisive environment
The study of the treatment of racial minorities, by the white majority, in America, over the past 400 years.
How white supremacy has made a mockery of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for many Americans.
it was years ago, people need to stop playing the race card
White people are racist because they are not Minorities
Explaining the white washed history of the US and the importance, history, and abuses of African Americans in it's creation
I believe it is when college students are led through discussions that allow them to examine and study racism that has occurred over the years in our country.
CRT is throwing away our history for a made up one. If one goes back in history every nation, every race had enslaved people and that does include the black race. Our children have not been taught American history and now CRT wants to put additional blame on the WHITE RACE especially Men. This is crazy. In Africa, Africans have enslaved each other for years and our children are not taught this. Arab nations today and Muslims still enslave people and this is not taught. WHY.
It’s an academic exercise, which should not be part of the teaching curriculum.
race in america is a social construct that has shaped public policy whereas some people are at a disadvantage while others get advantages based on color, sexual preference and religion. americans should know and accept the fact that racism is built into public policy and that this government policy should be abolished and replaced with equability
Communist teachings trash crap bull shit
Taking a deep, critical look at the history of race and how people of different races have interacted throughout our country's troubled history of race relations.
Indoctrination of our children into Communism. It should NOT be taught in school. I am outraged at the complete change on our country under Sniffy Dimentia Asshole Joe Bidung.
It is an inquiry that examines the influence of unexamined assumptions in public policy and institutions.
The mistaken notion that racism is systemic and rampant in 2021. The theory that certain people are morally responsible for the actions of others in history.
Race theory in which people understand how they have systematically been advantage or dis vantages based on policies over time
It's the discussion of how social, economic, political, etc policies have impacted races other than White Anglo&Saxon Protestant males
Body of legal scholarships of civil rights scholars
other full bull shit to bitch about butt hurt of there an sisters that has nothing to do with now.
It is a made up hypothesis to try to discriminate against Asians, whites and Hispanics and give unearned advantages to blacks
It is a purely academic area of study for college students, it's a theory. A theory that is just one more way to look at the world. It's not right or wrong; it's simply a tool.
Race relations and previous and current discrimination and advantages must be taught, discussed and understood
Not accurate and nothing to do with history
Critical race theory is teaching school attendants about the historical and societal racism that has been a part of every facet of people’s lives for the entirety of the United States existence.
Providing justice for racial discrimination in US Law
A theory focusing on systemic racism that very unfortunately has its own racist ideas
Blacks have been discriminated against ever since surgery and history has shown the struggles they have and that racism still continues today
Examining history and effects through race viewpoint
Basically history is written by the winners. Critical Race Theory allows you to look at all sides of the argument. Systemic racism. Redlining.
Pure nonsense, stupidity and totally uncalled for. It offers no value to anything. You cannot build a strong anything (country) based on CRT. I ignore every word of it. The reason we have this crap is to entice racism for the sake of splitting people into groups. There is no racism when you lower everyone's existence to one common denominator...we are all humans, period! No other characteristic matters other than perhaps maturity and devotion to truth.
Teaching racial history with its continuing impacts.
A theory taught in graduate law school courses. It covers systemic racism in modern society and laws.
A way of interrogating the role of race and racism in society, viewing everything through the prism of race and color, thus making it a central focus while at the same time saying to focus on race is racism.
everybody with white skin is an oppressor and can never be anything else and every person of color is oppressed and can never be anything else unless they overthrow the constitution and start from scratch
The idea that everyone can be ranked according to how much power they have in society based on race.
A Marxist based theory originated by the Frankfort School in Germany by Communists that Hitler ran out of his government. The theory is fatally flawed in that it fails to acknowledge that people can change and overcome adversity. The theory Institutionalizes racism by creating permanent scapegoats to pay for real or perceived slights in the past in perpetuity via reparations or permanent subjugation or nullification.
It’s a way of dividing the Country in more ways than uniting the Country.
A concept of hate peddled by the MARXIST ORGANIZATION of BLM! This is from someone that use to teach history!
the theory says that this country was based on racism and is unable to change.
It was a term coined years ago in a book about racism in America. The term has recently been bastardized by right wing media to change it's meaning and be used as a tool to demonize the political left
something used in law school; relates to how racism has impacted justice system
Examining racism as an institution/system and how it is and was perpetuated through existing laws of the time period in question.
Systemic oppression of minorities has happened throughout our history in this country
a truthful unbiased look at the reality of systemic racism
Relates racism as an institutional problem - institutions created by racist policies/persons are prone to promoting a racist culture - whether intentional or not.
CRT is about indoctrinating chikdren to be racist Marxists. CRT does not belong in our schools. I wil personally push back on these communist politicians as many American parents of ALL skin tones are already doing. If my school board installs CRT , every member will be recalled. If the state or feds require CRT, taxes will be withheld.
It is a theory that racial bias has influenced much decisión making and led to deeply rooted inequality.
Describing the differing effects of American policies on people of different races.
The elimination of slavery and native people as objects of genocide and replacing it with a false narrative of white nationalism
As I understand it, the theory is that there is an intersection between policy and the laws, but that this intersection is unfairly tipped to favor the predominant race (i.e. white).
Our history as a country has often been "cleaned" to make us (whites) feel that decisions and laws were decided for the betterment of government and the people. This has not always been true. Educational heads and scholars will work together to present a whole picture of history.
Explaining slavery and racism throughout the history of America
By pointing out racial differences you in fact create more racism and division among people.
That is a currinculuim of teaching children such as what is happening with racism and things like what happened in Selma
A Marxist ideology being indoctrinated to our kids
As commonly used, CRT includes both the original legal/Social examination of topics, events, and statistics through a specific lens to gain further insight AND the applied activist viewing of the world as solely driven by race and a Marxist worldview that sees everything through oppressor/oppressed dicotomies. It is an unfortunate conjunction as the initial strictly academic view point May have some uses in seeing events in a different light but the applied version must be fought at all costs.
There are inherent advantages and disadvantages to people based on their race.
The thought that other races are smarter
Voice to explain the racism our country is dealing with which is a shame.
Looking at phenomena related to a persons place in society, how they are treated by others of different races, and the historical aspects that have lead to the issues of race and race relations today.
An academic movement regarding society, race and culture
Examining social, cultural, and political was race has impacted our society.
it is racist in the most negative way possible
it is a theory about how the races are defined in our society
disgusting - do not teach children to hate each other
As a way to try to make everyone think that the world is against them. Pathetic group thought so no one thinks for themselves. Just another way to try to destroy parents and families
Teaching people about the true, un-whitewashed history of “races” and how it has affected all peoples in this nation and worldwide.
The idea that racism is not just individual but societal and is baked into policy, economic, and cultural decisions.
The idea that stereotypes of races and racism are built into our society and institutions, which unconsciously influence our decisions and actions.
Critical race theory (CRT) is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.
As a policy that reinforces racism while trying to put the blame on everyone whether they are involved or not for the purpose of taking advantage of racism not preventing racism
White's don't think that race is a problem
Pitting people of color against people of shades of white
Historical and current decisions regarding economics/housing/access to the economy that have given advantages to those currently in power and to the detriment of those without power (rural/immigrants/people of color/women/poor)
Full history of all of America"s history including the atrocities we've committed.
Teaching about things EXACTLY the way they happen
teaching kids and adults about the racial histroy of our country
I would define critical race theory as a theory that race affects everything we do in America.
Critical race theory is about white privilege and the impact on other races ie blacks, latinos, asians in society today. It relates to recent news pieces like George Floyd, etc
The Marxist notion that the most important consideration in society is one's membership in a class --- in this case, race --- rather than one's individual character.
A by-product of the school of Marxism which seeks to link racism, race and power.
The teaching of students in an age appropriate way about the historic, systemic, and on-going racism in America.
The evolutionary process by which race played a part in the development of America as a country
Providing related past activities of race relations that has had a negative and positive impact on the citizens in this country
A made up term designed to strengthen division.
Civil rights activists examination of race and law challenging mainstream america with racial injustice
I think that it makes the chilďren aware of the state of racism in this country in an age-appropriate way
Theory based on policies and practices which grows prejudice and inequality toward distinct races; i.e., people of color, specific religions, etc
Efforts by public schools to teach students to view everything (history, literature, even science) through a racial prism and to portray the United States as nation built on racism and oppression. These lessons are delivered completely void of historical context.
Believe it came from a college class, It is not being taught in K-12. Examines the effects that racism has had on the laws, economy...well, heck, most everything
Critical Race Theory can really mean one of two things. Formally, it's an academic theory that emerges from the view that the most important thing about a person is their racial background and expresses the viewpoint that years of historical discrimination are responsible for present disparities and the only way to remedy present-day outcome disparities is to actively discriminate on the basis of race in favor of people who were historically discriminated against (regardless of whether they themselves have ever been discriminated against and regardless of whether their racial group as a whole even underperforms those who historically oppressed them - Asians outperform whites despite historical discrimination showing that the disparities can have been easily overcome by now by work ethic). But more colloquially, it refers to a manner of thinking and speaking that is infesting our language and our schools. Those who adhere to critical race theory love to talk about equity as a way of deceiving Americans into letting them get what they want. They use coded language to appeal to Americans on the basis of perceived fairness but advocate extremely unfair programs and programs that actively discriminate and perpetuate unfairness such as affirmative action. In short, CRT is a toxic ideology that makes racial minorities view themselves as victims and loathe people who have never wronged them. It's not empowering whatsoever and teaches a reliance on government to remedy past injustice rather than oneself.
What has happened to the black race within our society and the true history of it.
It further decided us. It's unnecessary.
The university-level idea that our system and policies are historically designed to favor certain groups (white) and disadvantage others (those of color).
I wouldn't try, because I know little about it....
Wrong. Making all white kids feel inept & shamed.
a way to view everything that happens in terms of racism, there is always an oppressor group and an oppressed group
A field of study that shows how there is a systemic racial discrimination in the US. How laws passed years ago, stacked on top of each other has led to unknowing racial bias in almost every aspect of our daily lives.
IT IS A BIASED THEORY TO DESTROY OUR HISTORY AND IT HAS NO FACTS OR TRUTH BEHIND IT
Racism. It's designed to vilify white people and denigrate our history.
A way to critically examine the history of racism & I how race & US policies intersect developed by academics & civil rights leaders.
exploring the impact of race and discrimination in a historical perspective
CRT is basically a framework used in legal and other specialized circles that emphasizes listening to stories of POC to understand the impacts of race and racism in America.
white people are the cause of minority problems and they have a responsibilty to fix them.
Recognition that race plays an extremely important part of our nation's history and political ideas and economic situations
Focusing on race as the key to understanding society.
Everyone is a victim of the hegemony. There is no escape...resistance is futile. It describes a system of oppressed and oppressor and there is no end or escape from it.
No clue. I just know the GOP is losing their crap over it.
The contextualization of historical racialized trauma in understanding current systems, policies, and inequalities.
Basically showing that slavery back in the early days of our country is affecting things now.
It is a pro-minority anti-white fairy tale of who imported and owned slaves.
The newest bit of right wing outrage bullshit
I have no idea what critical race theory is.
Be laboring past injustice instead of focusing on present events
a look at policies that have long lasting impact on sub groups of people of color
It is the evil lefitst practice of teaching children to be racists and bigots.
It's about teaching people or students about the history of this country an how race was involved in it.
A theory designed to divide the people along racial lines.
teaching how systematically african americans have been kept down economically and socially by whites
racism is a systemic problem, not a personal one
Race has been an underlying motivation for our country and many parts of the world. We need to recognize and dismantle racism in all its forms.
Taking an objective view of race and racism in our nation's past and present.
CRT is a neo-Marxist ideology that divides people into oppressor versus oppressed groups based on race. The main premise is that every interaction should be viewed through the prism of race, and that every major Western institution has foundational roots in racism and white supremacy. CRT claims that Western society was designed by white people for white people, and that all white people are inherently racist and responsible for the misfortunes of black people. The ultimate goal of CRT is to deconstruct Western civilization via revolution and replace it with communism.
Explaining the real history of our nation. Making sure all races understand what their race suffered as they tried to assimilate into America's culture.
The core idea is that race is a social construct, and that racism is not merely the product of individual bias or prejudice, but also something embedded in legal systems and policies.
racism persists in a largely subconcious way throughout our society and results in many unfair disadvantages for minorities, including worse schools, housing districts which leads to fewer job opportunities and higher rates of crime and higher rates of incarceration. It's a never ending cycle.
As a way to further divide this country and push racism.
Spreading hate and division based on ethnic background
Marxist propaganda blaming whites for the failures of the Welfare State the Democrats have created and keep in place to use the minority population.
Inherent, ingrained racism permeates our society and affects nearly every aspect of life giving whites distinct quantifiable advantages that have been long overlooked
A disgusting dividing curriculum that teaches white people that they aren't s#it and anyone who's not white to feel oppressed - even though they aren't.
Never heard this term until now. I don't know how critical plays in a race theory.
Race is at the root of the entire American social structure and it confers greater success to some, at the expense of others. It is like dark energy/matter and it affects us all whether we can see it or not.
TEACHING RACE INSTEAD OF READING WRITING AND ARTHMETIC
This theory is actually teaching youngsters that there is differences not that we are one people, one future, one nation.
that racism is rooted in every facet of our national history
liberal way to teach children that white Americans are racists and supremist
I believe that it's an academic term that was taken by far-right media to use as a boogeyman for any discussion of race relations in our country.
Teaching history that accepts and understands that white people have written history to benefit them
It is a THEORY, (and not a very sound one) NOT a proven fact!
That race is the foundation of everything and power is determined by race and racisim.
Describing the true history of race from both sides. Telling the truth about the good, the bad and the ugly. Tulsa massacre! Don't just tell the winners side.
the idea that social constructs include race as a part of their design, intentionally or not, and that inclusion must be identified and reckoned with
Examining and study of US Law and how it relates to racial and social outcomes
All I know is that it involves teaching what racism is
Examines social, legal, and other aspects of racism.
As a method of perpetuating racism and division by teaching it to very young children.
Am not sure. I feel it's a made up theory to prevent the history of black people in America from being taught in a honest and truthful manner.
Teaching the truth about slavery and other racial issues, not some white-washed lies.
It's an academic theory in the field of sociology that views history, politics, and society through the lens of race relations.
A necessary educational item that needs to be accessed by a lot of the population here in the USA.
this is subject that the Government should not be involved with
a way of trying to seperate people by race and make certain races feel better
Making white people feel bad for their history
Looking at how race has affected laws, politics and social life and ideas/ideals
A complicated set of intersecting principals ass it relates to race and the legal system.
Race is a social construct put in place to keep minorities from participating in our democracy as equals
a legal and academic movement in the US examining the intersection of race and law, pushing an extremely liberal agenda
A belief that certain cultures are s beings discrimination.
Critical race theory, to me, is when children are taught about systemic racism and the history behind it. It exists, and if taught, maybe can help put an end to racism.
White race has an inherent, wrongly, that they have a right to be thought correct. i.e. The manifest destiny.
How historical policy decision have hurt minorities
Critical race theory is the idea that inherent in our society, there are many decisions and beliefs embedded in our systems which pose a disadvantage and discrimination of certain people.
It is a theory that race plays into most policies of today due to prejudices of the past
Looks into race and politics and law and systemic racism
who is the majority and who is the minority
The truth is what should be taught!!! Not white lies and His-Story
A new method to perpetuate the racial divide in America
The common understand and definition has superceded the actual definition of critical theory as its perceived. As implemented, CRT praxis is being taught, which is an examination of social structures through a racial lense, attempting to find injustices and priviledges and attribute them to racial features in our culture. This is not true CRT, but it is what the common parlence of CRT has come to be known. It focuses on equity (disparate outcomes), priviledge, and racial identity groups. This leads to unfounded social and racial stereotypes, in an attempt to catergorize, divide, and uplift people through oppressor/oppressed identities.
The idea that race has played an important part of how people have been treated throughout history, and continues to affect how they are treated, and what their social standing is, today.
When teaching history you also teach how racism played a part in that history. You include in your history lessons the lasting and sometimes unseen or unknown impacts that decisions had on communities of color and/or you share the truth about when a decision was made with the intention of negatively affecting a community of color and why/how it was done.
A summary of the ways in which minority groups, especially the black population, have been excluded from success in this world.
Teaching children of the systems put in place and their connection to race along with the long history of racial discrimination against minorities in the US
Teaching the whole American history and not just a romantic version
A GOP and Far Right Exploitation as Critical Race Theory is not taught in US Public Schools as approved Curriculum and has only been taught in a College Level Law Course. It has been used to motivate the Conservatives and Far Righters with Fear that something is being brought to light on their immoral actions and religious bigotry.
they are communist ppl, liars and America haters
An intellectual movement based on the theory that race is a social construct design to exploit people of color in America.
CRT views Americans as fundamentally racist when the exact opposite is true. There is no systemic racism in America. Also, CRT wants people of every age to view every social interaction and person in terms of race.
based on race people are treated differently
White people are responsible for all the world's problems and white people are all bad. It in of it's self is racist.
A framework taught in advanced college-level courses pertaining to race, racism, etc.
it studies the impact of race on society i guess
I don't know what it means, therefore I can't define it.
How race determines how you will be treated by others
Knowingly or not, if one is white, they are racist and all people of color are impacted even if they disagree. Because a small proportion of American businesses and founding fathers participated in slavery, all whites owe colored and colored will never have the same opportunities based solely on skin color. I am white and most of my colored cousins disagree with CRT
Learning how race shaped the United states
telling minority students they are victims and white students they are oppressing others by simply existing.
the reasoning behind how we feel about race and how we have dealt with it through the years and how it impacts today
The theory that our society is built in racism and white peoples have an inherent advantage and others have disadvantages. The way to fix this is to be racially equitable
never heard of it till now so I cannot answer this question
CRT is about telling the truth about slavery and the affects it has on America especially black people.
It's. Not only race it's white killing whites and blacks killing blackes. It's a bad world out there
Educating (at appropriate age levels) all citizens (not just students) about our nation's true history of race relations, discrimination, inequality, injustice, non-inclusion
Looking honestly about origins of racial biased and how they continue in modern society
Critical race theory reflects the fact that the systems in America are based upon systemic racism that is embedded in the systems that exist within our society that result in marginalized communities not having equal opportunities.
I'm not sure. I have never heard that before
The discussion about how racism is ingrained into the legal system and social systems
The long history of policy making that is designed to oppress the minorites in this country, from forcing tribes onto reservations to redlining housing.
Assigning blame to white kids and painting blacks as oppressed. Anything that defines people by the color of their skin is racist.
Teaching about how racism has been happening for the entire existence of our nation and why it is so wrong.
Telling the truth about our history as it relates to people of color.
prior discrimination affects us present-day
It is a divisive tool to brainwash our children that whites are bad, blacks, Hispanics etc are oppressed
The theory that all the dynamics of slavery have an existence in today's world through policies and interactions between groups
An academic theory from the social sciences about racial relations
it's essentially a graduate degree program. claiming that it's taught to gradeschoolers is akin to saying that because life science is taught to them, they are learning how to use CRISPR technology.
It shows how racism is in every thing we do. How blacks have been systematically removed from society
Something taught to law students, that explains how our country has and still does have racist laws and policies on the books and how it has affected minorities
it's the study of the laws that have created racial inequity vs what the media/textbooks present
Critical race theory teaches that racism has existed forever and greatly impacted our nation from the very beginning.
That blacks are at fault for their place in life
A graduate school level concept regarding race
A high-level legal perspective that examines the racial impacts of laws and institution and how that affects people differently along racial lines.
Focuses on race and how it relates to power and the current way society is structured (and the resulting inadequacies)
It deals with races that were favored throughout history.
I can’t and don’t want inept teachers trying to explain it.
It’s people whom work to make all people equal
I think it's prejudice against white people.
I’ve heard it started from law school but it has turn to to more then that with some schools.
Talking about how bad one race has it. But whites are privileged.
History of race relations in our country that have lead to the inequity that greatly effects the experience of all Americans.
The mis treatment of certain people based on skin color.
Teaching about systemic racism and how it's ongoing
have the wrong ideas of the opposite people
The idea that disparities in impact across racial lines from seemingly non-racial policies and institutions should be interrogated and redressed in an explicitly race-conscious rather than race-neutral manner.
An examination of the role racism has played in America's history
A theory believed by mostly academic liberal activists that America is an irredeemable, inherently racist country, it's laws and legal institutions have been built on racism and structured to maintain inequalities between races. It teaches that either your an oppressor or the oppressed. It's garbage ideology and has no place in our schools.
NOT LEAVING PART OF HISTORY OUT THAT ARE UNCOMABABLE TO TALK ABOUT
critical thinking when it comes to race politics
A study of the impact of race in society in all forms; judicial/penal, wealth building and economic opportunities, education, health and family services, etc. Study, learning and discussion to break down barriers and improve quality of life for all races in a equitable way
showing that the white race is evil and oppressive
An attempt to teach the actual history of this country, not the one that the flag wavers believe in.
The theory that everything in government and society is racially profiled to work at a disadvantage toward people of color.
a way to change and slant history ,, to their way of thinking. A change that should never happen. the idiots now have a podium,, thanks to technology
in a very basic way, it's teaching about race and racism and how they've contributed to differences in equity among races in our society
Critical race theory is a graduate level social theory that creates a lens through which one can view society showing how race impacts outcomes and opportunities now and historically.
It's a post graduate subject that looks at how race works and it's influences in society
Teachings on how racial inequality has been integrated into modern society in different ways.
A body of people who work toward challenging the way that race and racial justice is run in the country.
Teaching that skin color is the determining factor in their success, pitting children against each other based on skin color. Illegal indoctrination.
History of systemic racism in the history and government of USA
A racist way to tell white kids there bad. How they are responsible for the black population killing each other ect ect ect
it is NOT fact but a biased theory without references in fact.
Picking certain races of color to attack
Brainwashing students into believing that minority races have and are being discriminated against by whites.
teaches white kids that they are oppressors and black kids that they are victims
Accurate teaching about the history of race in this country
Teaching how certain policies and Lawrence effect minorities
Explaining that our country is fundamentally resist in all aspects of law and function and all white people are racist
A group of people that are educated to determine whether the way our country handles race and racism is correct or incorrect.
omitting certain history from being taught in schools. Racist term
I do not understand it but am under the impression that it's a conspiracy theory?
It would take a book to state it, AND YOU FUCKING KNOW THAT. What kind of a bullshit question is this? I know what CRT is, but that you ask this question shows you do not. Fuck your push polling. And fuck you, too.
I’ve never heard of the critical race theory
I know it is something taught in law school and is just a catch line to get non lawyers unsettled
teaching of how racism (in our culture and society), has been historically passed down and since the past affects the future, those being discrimated against passes on generationally.
I don’t know much about it specifically except that its a type of scholarship about systemic racism and it’s effects on society, I don’t know a lot. But I do know that it’s hugely misunderstood in this country.
i think its a race between races to be the first and best
Critical race theory is about race and racism and the societal construction of it (along with institutionalization of racisim).
Minority races require more attention and support to be heard. If we don't help then their race will continue to be heard less and less. Kind of like animal extinction
No idea except it sounds like liberal propaganda.
Bullshit blaming living white people for actions dead white people made and telling other races they're victims.
It's a theory of how race and laws affect each other. Usually only taught in law school at a college level.
Reverse racism. teaching someone that they should be ashamed of who they are based on the color of their skin to which they have no control over.
Academic theory around race that looks at the history of racism an its practices and how that affects race conversations and policies today. A form of revisionist history.
Pathetic attempt to influence people and create more division within our country
basically it says that whites are racist
An attempt to blame white people for everything bad in the world
The opinion that race is a social construct instead of something based on biology, and that racially neutral institutions serve to promote the interests of whites in practice.
It says that the most important thing is race. Not environment, not behavior or values. A member of a "minoritized racial group" is a victim of a system that doesn't want you to succeed. They also claim a member of a privileged group is an oppressor.
Scholars that examine racial inequality/justice
Critical race theory is the idea that racism is embedded in legal systems and policies.
Theory that blacks are discriminated against in all facets of society and its accurate
A movement and legal analysis that frames the idea that race is not a natural, biologically grounded feature of physically distinct subgroups of human beings but a socially constructed (culturally invented) category that is used to oppress and exploit people of color.
Understanding how race and racism have had a impact on our social, political, and historical institutions, shaping many interactions to this day
the original version, the version now being presented or the the way the media is trying to downplay it's real meaning and intent? I believe we should discuss the wrongs we have done as a country, we need to learn from them. I don't believe that we should tell kids of color that they system is against them and they have no chance. People's success in life is mainly up to them. To blame some white guy who's ancestors may or may not have been here 200 years ago or to blame you place in life on something that happened to your family generations ago is debilitation. it creates a divide in the races and it actually further enslaves people of color as now they have to look for their "saviors" to bail them out rather than themselves
Teaching about the racial issues that we have here in America
Systemic racism in our laws, schools and health care have kept people of color at a disadvantage.
I can't because I've never heard of this. I read a lot so I'm surprised I missed this.
It is about teaching our history as it was and not as you want it to be. Most importantly, not revisionist or partisan.
Teaches that the most important thing about you is your race, not your character. It says all white people are racist and all blacks are oppressed.
In a nutshell, it explains how the founding and building of countries like the US was done so through colonization, slavery, discrimination, and segregation. It then relates that history to modern day injustices that usually benefits people of a white, Eurocentric descent, while hurting and exploiting racial/ethnic minorities.
Defining who are racits, and who has privlege Also those who deserve reperations and diversityin schools just naming a few.
skewing the truth with political agendas
How racism throughout American history has affected social, economic and legal issues and put certain groups of people at a severe disadvantage.
Should be about analyzing historical data that has shaped the history and the culture of our society.
Racism is aspect in which one race is disadvantaged
I just told you I don't know what crt is.
it is a theory that racism to a certain extent exists in all dealings: Housing, healthcare, jobs
a specific idea in legal theory relating to how the law treats black people
An approach to teaching history that emphasizes the issues of race in America, how it has shaped our laws, and the repercussions of said laws.
Critical race theory is the newest definition to define racism. It has been in the works for over 20 years and was created after the "Unpacking the Knapsack." I personally believe there are some flaws in this theory, but there are some good things/
It is a class that is taught in graduate level college courses.
Each race is acting like everything bad that happens to them is a racial excuse to get anything they want by being crybabies.
Culture of racism embedded in the institutions of USA
US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice
According to thework of judicial scholars like dr Kimberle Crenshaw. It is based on a legal framework that outlays howintersectionality from a person (e.g. a black women) will affect how the system treats them. So e.g. not just racist or misogynist, but misogynoir
Graduate level theory used as a tool to understand how race has played a part in systems in law and government.
That some people think that the history of systemic racism in America shouldn't be taught in schools. I think students deserve the right to learn and be taught about it
I think it has to deal with the enslavement of Black Africans. Which led to all types of decisions, treatment and circumstances that plague the Black population in the United States (and elsewhere) to this very day.
I think that they will keep opressong black people
It is a College Course taught in Law School
Teaching how race throughout American history has impacted our society today. Not "whitewashing" our history of racial tension and struggles.
Learning how race and discrimination shaped our history and our current culture and policies.
I've never heard of it, so I'm not sure how to explain it
I've heard of it.. But I'm not sure exactly.
It gives people of color and non-color the reason behind why people are treated different because of where they live and work
It basically divides the races even more while causing much anger and victim mentality.
an openly politically biased lens with which to reframe topics with race being more important than anything. Typically this results in reducing actually learning and replacing learning with indoctrination about race. It teaches blacks to see themselves as victims and teaches whites to hate themselves. It seems designed to divide people for the benefit of the ruling class.
White people are bad other races are good
A fair teaching method to explain the history of all races.
It's causing more racial division, worthless and dangerous
Race is a social construct used to keep certain groups in power and others in less favorable positions, that as time goes on become increasingly harder to escape
If you are not a fanatical believer Black Lives Matter you are called racist. However I believe all lives matter, and I don’t care about the color of a person’s skin, I do my best to treat all people the same.
I have no idea, I have heard of it but don't know anything about it at all
A way to educate the people about the ugly truths of national discrimination.
i think white people get treated worse and native american
The theory itself? Or the way it's being implemented? Both are flawed but what is being taught in the schools is not a theory.
the teaching of being ashamed of your race.
The concept that racist policies, legislation, and practices of the past still have a long-lasting impact on ancestors of the victims of those discriminatory practices today.
I don't know enough about it to define it.
Trying to pit children against each other by the color of their skin.
Critical race theory is the explanation of race and its impact on the lives of minorities and other people within the United States.
Teaching people about past racism as if it is the law of the land in todays America.
It's being used to keep people divided and against each other. I believe most of it is a lie.
Teaching actual history that hasn't been whitewashed.
Teaches children in school that there are different classes of people based on the color of their skin
The things that help explain negative things about a race
It’s teaching about systemic racism and other issues surrounding race.
Blaming whites in everything and how it's always our fault and that no other races need to be responsible for their own doings cause has evil whites keep them down. Is bad whites keep minorities down in everthing so know point in actually trying to better ones self.😒😒
Attempt to depict racial inequities in an historical, factual and inclusive manner.
Definite approach to overcome racial inequality
I have only heard the name but I'm not familiar with what it is.
The teaching of how white Americans have had advantages throughout history
That white children are bad and Children of color have been held down by the whites.
Discussing or explaining how critical race relations impact our society historically and currently
A legal analysis based on that race is not a natural, biological feature of specific groups of human beings, but is culturally invented, and is used to oppress and exploit people of color.
About the history of different group and add to the city
There are too many racist people in this country
Its talking and doing experiments on race
I am not too sure what it means. I just know it has to do with race.
i think its to let people understand about race
Not right but a different outlook that others have
An overblown definition of race relations and race history.
I am not sure. I am not familiar with it.
how public policy is shaped by racism, along party lines and public services
They want to teach racial issues and change our curriculum to submit to comparing and changing learning to accommodate black and brown and lower a white status
CRT is a college level study of how races are effected differently in America.
It is about how racism and oppression has effected not only African Americans but our country as a role and how white priviledge has held minorities back.
That racism exists and needs to be spoke about
It is the idea that race has been used as an excuse for the usage of discrimination against various ethnicities.
The teaching of racism based on social justice
I would say it's how racism affects education and moving forward.
critical race theory is an academic movement which seeks to link racism, race, and power.
Depends on what exactly you want top know
Racism and race-related issues are shaped by law, government, and longstanding societal perceptions.
A group of scholars challenging modern approaches to racial justice
Critical race theory is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice
A body of academic movement of Us civil rights scholars & activists seeking intersection of race &Us Law&challenges mainstream American approaches to racial justice
Understanding the history and current effects of systemic racism on American culture
I’m not very educated on the topic, if I’m being completely transparent
Race is not even a real thing, you bimbo
as needed break down of historical views of racisms in america
Inherent racism has colored everything against black and brown people in this country and pretty much all of Western society
From what I have gathered it is the theory that racial biases have been around for a long time in this country and have generally not gotten a whole lot better. The socio-economic impact from slavery can still be accounted for today. A slave owner's great-great-great-grandchildren are far more likely to have a stable livelihood than the same grandchildren of former slaves. Things such as the Tulsa massacre, wounded knee and other horrific events that the US government was responsible for are not taught enough in schools and when they are taught, are sugar coated and regarded as looking through a distorted lens.
That people of color have less advantages
Everyone is defined by their race and if you’re a person of color then everyone and everything is against you
Critical race theory examines institutional racism. Pro: it encourages people to examine who the system was set up to benefit (and who it doesn't). Con: it respects anecdotes over evidence, and goes beyond criticising a system to socially penalizing anyone who performs well in that system
Taking a deeper look at the laws and racism
That a lot of the racial discrimination in our current society are systemic problems that were set up in the past.
No idea what it is but race is way to big of a thing in this country
An unfortunate theory which does more to divide than to heal
It is a way to teach students about the history of race in America
It recontectualizes every event in history under the context of race and power. It explains how white people are inheritently racist and black people can only be victims.
A guidance to people who have experienced a act of racism.
It dictates how you feel about yourself and others only based on skin color.
Challenges what we know about racial justice and how it is taught
There are major differences between the Waze one races handled versus is another
I think maybe it's how much you been imported is put on black or white
Examining history through a racial lense
the role of systemic racism in current society
Teaching that the system in the United States is flawed against colored people
I have no idea cause I don't know what that is
Teaching about the impact racism has had in history
CRT is a look at the often unseen ways that our historic practices and laws are biased towards certain races in our country.
That People of No Hue, Supposedly Ruled Egypt.
It’s based on the idea that race does not exist, and is merely a social construct. It aims to tear down a lot of the ideas, beliefs, and legislation put in place because of the belief that each race is different on some fundamental level
Critical race theory is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.
When you teach/learn about history in a way that includes how it impacted all races with truthful background (e.g. Christopher Columbus colonizing the America’s, but when he did that he also caused multiple mass genocides of native groups)
S civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice
Teaching historical events thru the lens of how they impacted minorities not just white Americans
Examining race and law and how they intersect
It analyzes how racial bias can impact long term outcomes even if not consciously acknowledged by the actors.
A way of viewing things through the lense of race and racism, and relating everything too race and racism even when it has nothing to do with race or racism.
The teaching of how racism and prejudice against certain races in our country have led to oppression and unfair treatment throughout our country in almost every aspect, including government
Ridiculous - should not be taught in schools
It’s a theory that believes that many institutions are built on systematic racism and the oppression of people of color, and in some cases that belief is enforced

Concepts taught through critical race theory
To tell the truth about history instead of leaving out the extreme difficulties that minorities have suffered.
How racism shapes every day interactions
Systemic racism exists and still has an impact today, how certain racial groups are negatively affected by systems that were developed in order to give advantages to some groups over others
I don't know. But they pertain to discerning whether laws are racist (rather than simply being a general understanding of our culture or people are racist).
Racism has defined this country since its founding
Critical thinking about how we got to here as a society
that blacks are at a disadvantage because of white privilege
White people have more power than black people: whites should somehow be punished or fined in order to “level the playing field”; black people should get more “breaks” because they are inherently disadvantaged; society must become aware of, educate/train children to avoid, micro-aggressions and other perceived slights; society must atone for the wrongs committed against the discriminated race; people with more privilege are never allowed to complain about their problems; white men especially are oppressors and must be maligned and punished; cancel culture seems to be a major tool in punishing those who are more privileged.
history of slavery, history of Jim Crowe, factors in society that promote inequality (ex housing discrimination, poverty)
History, privilege, transgenerstionsl trauma, incarceration, poverty, access to resources, social hierchy, restorative justice
how the government has discriminated against Black, Indigenous and other people of color through unjust policies concerning housing, employment, criminal justice, education and more.
Recognizing systemic racism/white supremacy, tracing effects from systems to outcomes, history of systems in their social context
racism is within everything that we do, and we need to question all that we do.
That white people are bad and everyone else should be given preferential treatment to get over this hurdle.
That what color your skin is defines whether or not you are worthy of fair treatment and that equity of outcome is more important than equality of opportunity.
White privilege, racial inequity, systemic racism, etc...
That people should see race over other things in a very detrimental and societal damaging way. That white women who have no business telling other people what to do or think are superior and should have the right to destroy your marriage, family and children, not just their own.
Racial inequity has a deep history in this country
It is not appropriate in school. I do not trust liberal teacher to present this information to my children
Equity of outcomes--no matter what, everyone should have the same level of success. For example, in a classroom setting, it would mean that every student deserves an A, no matter how much effort they put into the class, or how much they learn. Every student must have equity, or an equal outcome. This is the basis of communism.
Division, internally built racism. The roots of racism. Unconscious bias, Stereotypes
“the” concepts is ridiculous given a tiny box to answer in on a phone. But here are some: Storytelling as a means of identity. White privilege.and associated problems. Intersectionality and differentiation of oppression.
everything in history was controlled by racist white men
That race plays a bigger role than we would guess
I believe it is just a more complete picture of the history of this country and making the connections between historical events and current conditions.
That not all races are considered equal in the eyes of the US law
That we need to consider the impact of historical racism in how we shape our institutions and laws.
- housing segregation, schooling segregation, redlining.... criminal justice issues (stop and frisk for example)
That white people are responsible for everything bad and America is an evil country.
that racism is embedded in all areas of life
very bad for the USA, just teach the truth and stop the brain washing
Use of data to identify systemic racism and unconscious bias even when (especially when) race is not explicitly mentioned in legislation, public policy, or corporate bylaws/policies, and to demonstrate the real effects of systemic racism and unconscious bias.
Equity for all. Group status is more important than individualism. In more radical circles, enlightenment values are questioned. Speech is considered violence.
Everyone views the world through their race, Discrimination occurs voluntarily and involuntarily. It pushed a tribal view rather than open inclusive basis. We choose to live in a melting pot of different nationalities. Move on and lets work together to build bridges not sow divisions
The is no such thing as race, racism is a part of society, racism impacts everyday life
I don't know. I didn't go to law school.
Racism is ok if it is targeted at white people
Race colors all aspects of American life from politics to history, etc. and that by failing to address it, we can never move ahead as a society.
Civil rights. The impact that race has had in providing advantages for some and road blocks for other.
That the legacy of slavery, segregation, and the imposition of second-class citizenship on Black Americans and other people of color continue to permeate the social fabric of this nation.
Our laws and institutions can not be separated from questions of how the nation, at that time, viewed race.
How institutionalized racism effects life in the US. How racism can be internalized. Intersectionality.
Systemic racism impacts black people and people of color
The concept that racism has been weaved into every part of our society. The concept that whites have always and still are the oppressor of others. The concept that your success in life is determined by the social construct of race.
Caucasians should give up property and money to non white people to make things more fair,
That race and racism have helped shaped the world of today and are not merely historical concepts.
And approach where there’s focus and reflection, and further assessing what brought us to where we are in society in terms of race and critiquing And assessing the lack of openness and change
Policies made by certain people keep African Americans in a certain place and these policies compound so that they can never get out of their situation
White fragility; white privilege; victimhood; capitalism is bad and racist; the United States was founded on racist principles by racist people and is the worst country in the world.
Whites have historically discriminated against POC throughout American history, which directly resulted in the present day disparate economic conditions of POC.
That white people are racist and that blacks are opressed by whites
Unsure, but from my understanding the concepts aim to bring about criminal justice reform and improved social relations for the black community by trying to understand root causes that stem from racism and colonialism that heavily impact how society and the justice system works today.
How historical events led to institutional biases that cause economic disparity.
That history, laws, and other systems combine to benefit white people at the expense of black, indigenous, and other people of color.
Race, fake history, based off of Marxist ideology.
That racism and white privilege are unavoidable and that it is important to recognize the extent to which these 'facts' have negatively influenced the black population in the US, and continue to do so.
i am sorry i cant recall or do not know the answer here
That white people as a whole are racist, whether it be consciously or sub-consciously. That every institution is systemically racist. That white people are privileged.
That racism is pervasive throughout history. That it's not a historical problem, but an ongoing one. That it needs to be brought into the light and engaged in a meaningful way.
That there is an inherit bias in the justice system (from policing to enforcement to sentencing) that is based in racial inequities, not in complete fairness and objectivity.
Systemic racism unfairly benefits white people over people of color. This has been embedded in the law and other systems that affect citizens' every day lives.
That white people of the past were racists. It doesn’t take into considerate times. It doesn’t teach in a compassionate way. It teaches hate
I don't know much about the critical race theory
The fact that it is extremely on one side of things means what it actually teaches is confusion and conflict regardless of what people think it should be teaching.
I am not well versed but I think the goal is to provide a more realistic picture oh historical racial struggles in our country.
how law benefits some groups over others
That racial bias is found in the court systems, classrooms, financial sectors of America
Simply put, critical race theory states that U.S. social institutions (e.g., the criminal justice system, education system.
Understanding and developing compassion for others struggle
It is looking at issues like systemic racism or housing discrimination for example in a deep way that allows mature scholars to understand their impact on communities.
historical significance of prior discrimination and follow on effects, systemic racism, benefits of white privilege.
The core idea is that race is a social construct.
Gathering info on the smaller amounts of ppl
That race is a social construct, and the definition of who qualifies as "white" is always controlled by the in-group. That racism is embedded in our social structures and legal systems, as it has been since the original sin of slavery.
That Caucasians are racists and because of them Poc's are held back from reaching their potential
I don’t exactly know, but they are ideas including things as extreme as believing separate but equal is still ok.
That the United States was not founded on principles of lofty rebellion and independence but on commerce and the suppression of certain peoples for hundred of years. Basically it challenges the whitewashing of America and division between races at the historical and legal levels.
There are many sides to history and they all should be heard.
i hope its what was taught by our family members before.
Different racial groups are impacted differently by policies and history
recent racism cases, historical race happenings
it is good for those who become more than they want
The major one is institutional racism and the relationship between racism, racial identity, and power.
Looking at history and present day legal systems, institutional policies, and events through a lens that factors in systemic racism and oppression
That it’s a overall social issue vs individual prejudices
Evaluates past present and future through the lens of race. It uses Discrimination to achieve equality of outcomes. Elevates one race above others.
That certain things are inherently true about you based solely on the color of your skin. For example, if you are white, you are "racist".
The premise that race is not a natural, biologically grounded feature of physically distinct subgroups of human beings but a socially constructed (culturally invented) category that is used to oppress and exploit people of colour.
teach people to disagree with rathintic issues
Challenge the mainstream and create or make issues of race when there may not be any at the time
Racial inequality and its impact on modern society.
There should be a equal understanding between each individual race.
A tenet of CRT is the racism and disparate racial outcomes are the result of complex,changing and often subtle social and institutional dynamics, rather than explicit and intentional prejudices of individuals
Black and hispanic people are hindered when applying for jobs, mortgages, etc.
Their whole different race been treated and how they accomplish things and how delayed and how they practice and
I do not know because I do not know really what it is
I’m not really familiar with it so I’m not sure
Unsure/I am not familiar with Critical Race Theory.
A movement of US Civil Rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and US law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice
CRT is that racism and disparate racial outcomes are the result of complex, changing, and often subtle social and institutional dynamics,
I need a little more information about this topic
The creation of laws and how they relate to and how they continue to expand and extend racism in this country
People who are being discrimated against do not have a choice in what happens to them
body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek intersection of race
That all people are the same we all bleed
Unfairness, double standards and dislike for other races
Minorities good, white bad, you’re either a victim or an oppressor
CRT originated in the mid-1970s in the writings of several American legal scholars, including Derrick Bell, Alan Freeman, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Richard Delgado, Cheryl Harris, Charles R. Lawrence III, Mari Matsuda, and Patricia J. Williams.[1] It emerged as a movement by the 1980s, reworking theories of critical legal studies (CLS) with more focus on race.[1][9] CRT is grounded in critical theory[10] and draws from thinkers such as Antonio Gramsci, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, and W. E. B. DuBois, as well as the Black Power, Chicano, and radical feminist movements from the 1960s and 1970s.[1]
Its view race and white supremacy as an intersectional social construct that advances the interests of white people
I honestly don't know all that much I honestly wish we could just push back all the hate and stop obsessing over things in the past.
They include examines socila , culture , and legal issues as they relate to race and racism in the US.
understanding the way systemic of race can perpetuate
I'm not sure. My community voted it down almost immediately.
That historical and future policies were affected by racist attitudes and have caused inequity and suppression of culture
CRT examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the US. A tenet of CRT is that racism and disparate racial outcomes are the result of complex, changing, and often subtle social and institutional dynamics, rather than explicit and intentional prejudices of individuals.
it is very good and very like and very nice and I am very happy
The social construction of race and the normality of racism
examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the US.
I think that racism is built into our system to give advantages to white people
The concepts taught through critical race theory are contrary to history in many ways.
We have to know our race and study this very well and conserve it
Hatetred, racism, certainly not common sense, actual education!
that black people are always treated wrongly
The role and viewpoint of African Americans in U.S. History.
That whites are inherently evil. And, in this country. have privileges not afforded other races. Which is pure B.S.!!
Prejudice does not begin with an individual, the legal system pits races against each other
The study of society and culture as they relate to race , state , and law.
CRT examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the US.[5][6] A tenet of CRT is that racism and disparate racial outcomes are the result of complex, changing, and often subtle social and institutional dynamics, rather than explicit and intentional prejudices of individuals.
I’m not really educated on the topic but i believe it teaches equality like the NAACP
Blacks get chances more than whites I agree with that it's that black men want to be gangster's
Blacks idk they get same treatment as whites but not by police
To realize that not everyone has the same opportunity
CRT examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the US.
Race is a social construct, all systems are slanted toward favoring white people and everyone is at a disadvantage in life of they are not born white
Whites are born racist and our country was founded on racism
That the white population has systematically oppressed other races time and time again.
I'm tired of the RAVE talk... So sick and tired of everything turning into a racial discussion! Why does it have to come to race?Why can't it just be about the situation amd the bad people that caused it!! Not weather they are black, white, pokadotted
intersection of race and challenging the American liberal.
Focusing on past racisms rather than learning how to move past and be accepting of all
White man is bad. If your child is who they should have themselves
That there is a such thing as white supremacy and that it may be covert and unintentional.
Teach children how to feel bad about them selves
That it is not fact but theory, and that it is another viewpoint through which to view the shaping of this country’s policies, and why race relations today remain fractured
Whites are racist. All people of color are victims of white oppression.
I feel like it’s about telling white kids they are bad, and acting like all African American people are oppressed
Teaching that whites are rascist simply because they are white
That whites are the reason for all the race problems today and must pay
white people are making policies to pit minoities against white people
How to collectivize people into groups and destroy individuality for the purpose of using politics to discriminate against groups you don’t like.
There could be more being taught in this case cause its a seeious matter
Any concepts relevant to the history of the country
I believe CRT takes a look a cultural, legal, and social issues, as they relate to race and racism.
To treat EVERY person fairly and not profile based on race. It teaches how to treat oppressed people with dignity and respect
An academic movement of United States scholars and civil rights activists who seek to critically study law
There are differences between white and black. Adds further division between races. Does not teach that all people are equal under God and our constitution. White privelage is fundamental and is wrong.
Racism is a social construct and is embedded in all systems such as politics, law, healthcare, education, etc.
Different ways of living the difference in society
That white people are racist and black people have it hard.
That race is still an issue that shouldn’t exist
Systemic racism, accurate accounts of slavery & Jim Crow Era, white privilege, residential schools, segregation
I'm not familiar with an enumerated list.
Totally ridiculous and it should not be thought thought
As far as I can tell it says everyone is a racist.
Some Government practices have been / are used to discriminate against black,brown, poor people
That as a white person, I should be ashamed of myself.
Blacks are always the underdog. Whites are bad.
In this country we have a Constitution and the Bill of Rights and it is important that all citizens are protected under the law not just some. It is important that the legal system and legislation do not give unfair advantage to certain groups of people over others. The days of Jim Crowe laws need to be over for good.
There is both an acknowledged and unacknowledged racism in all of our individual lives. There are ways to both acknowledge this and and to improve this. There are burdens and damages handed down thru many generations us as individuals had no part in, but our society and government in the here and now have the duty to redress.
Jim crow laws, redlining, disproportionate policing
How policies and ideas throughout our history have effected different groups of people. Like slavery, failed reconstruction p[olicies, unfair uses of land against natives during westward expansion, and legalized discrimination.
Things like people of color can’t do the same as people who are Caucasian. Like Caucasian’s are more entitled to everything.
The facts of how race is critical in the forming of this country and how race has been used against people.
White people have white priveliage and wouldn't be nearly as successful if they weren't whit.e
I believe to hide our past and cover it up so children in school never learn of our past bad behavior.
division, everything is based on the color of your skin not your work ethic, black is good and white is bad - all of these are not helpful and should not be in schools of any age
We are all racist as a function of growing up and living within a racist society. White people benefit from the privilege they receive from being in the majority population. People of color face hardships based solely on their perceived races, which make their choices and consequences harder and more extreme than those of the perceived majority race. This starts in childhood and touches every institution and social structure that exists within our society. We can change.
That whites are inherently racist and blacks deserve more than what the Constitution promises citizens as a whole. They don't teach that blacks can be racists just as much as other races
This I don’t really know other than it’s not a means to make those of white ancestry to feel guilty/bad/depressed. I would hope it’s to teach so the atrocities of the past don’t happen again.
I think it teaches that bigotry is not an individual behavior choice but rather a systemic problem throughout the US.
that racism is the basis of our society.
Again, it is teaching racism and teaching our most vulnerable to be ashamed of what they are. Instead of unity it causes great disunity and harm
Racial biases are ingrained in American political and social structures. These biases affect the lives of minorities an economic and social ways. It is possible to recognize and address these biases so as to make our society more Equitable and fair
White men should be treated as less than equal.
Whites are the problem, blacks dont stand a chance all lies
Race is a Social Construct. The Centrality of Racism. Commitment to Social Justice. The Importance of Experienced Knowledge. An Interdisciplinary Perspective.
The effects of Jim Crow laws, redlining, poll tests and taxes, and how these have shaped our society
That black and brown people can’t rise above their birth right. Yes
The dynamics and ever changing racism and social inequalities in this country.
History through the perspective of other racial experiences.
Not sure on concepts exactly, but CRT would look at present issues in policing by understanding their historical role as slave catching patrols. Or, how redlining produced segregated cities.
I haven't delved into critical race theory, but I think it teaches awareness of the ways in which racism can still be pervasive so that one can learn to recognize racism and therefore end it insofar as this is possible.
from what I understand, concepts taught include the racism that has existed in this country from the very beginning and the damage it has done to minority groups.
past government policies have created racial disparity and inequality
I don't think much CRT is actually being taught other than at the collegiate level. I believe that system racism is the core of it, but don't know details.
That there is significant racism in the US
The concepts? I have no idea. I just know they are supported by Democrats, opposed by Republicans
White people have privilege and therefore we need to take from them and give it to someone they feel deserve it more because of skin color.
The racial minorities, in particular, the Afro-Americfan population, have been oppressed, and/or subjugated over their entire existence in America
Race should have no bearing on anyone's life, liberty, and pursuit of liberty.
How the US used and abused minorities in it's development
Race relations and how it affects or impacts our society
Everything is the White Mans vault. CRT does not go into what really happened throughout history around the world.
That our country is fundamentally racist and as such racism is integrated into all aspects of our life and political system. Also that all whites subjugate black and brown people.
systematic racism, racial justice, discrimination, white privilege, intersectionality, oppression, factual history
Racism; Microaggressions; Self-Identification; Talking about racism
It's just a way to indoctrinate our kids into discriminating against white people. Get ready for the same crap that happened when Hitler took over. Very scary!
Race as a construct. Examination of history from diverse points of view. Institution of equality and fairness in public policy.
How racism is systemic, how to recognize it, and how to remedy it
that if your white that you are trash no matter what but thats not racest is it????
Inequity and rewriting of history with a emphasis on the negative
That racism is a specific lens through which we can examine our history. That racism is a systemic problem, and we can't fix the problem until we examine all of the factors that contribute to racism, exclusion, and marginalizing of voices that are hallmarks of racism. It should not be taught to elementary students, and really belongs in the post-secondary academic setting
work together to make decisions about the state of Michigan
That thus country has a shameful history of discrimination against native and minority people
That racism is an institutionalized problem in our society that has purposefully kept minorities in this country from equitable housing, education, justice just because of their race.
Pure garbage. Race is not the problem, but pretending there is racism and forcing racism is. CRT should be banned from the planet.
That minorities have continued to be disadvantaged by policies.
I just told you in the last question. All white people are oppressors and can never make up for what their ancestors did and all people of color are oppressed and must be given everything they want but it can never be enough.
That the United States is currently a racist or white supremacist society.
Institutionalized racism is the only solution to perceived institutionalized racism. People Are incapable of change so institutional racism is needed to provide reparations for “original sin”......people who are labeled as racist by the slighted group are permitted to be discriminated against because their guilt is assumed.
Everything is seen based on race and being a victim…..people are judged on race, not on character and actions.
that blacks are victims of racism and therefore they cannot achieve equality, therefore whites must be discriminated against in order to help blacks get equal results regardless of work ethic.
In both public and private institutions, children are regularly subjected to lessons about systemic racism, the evils of "whiteness," and their country's wickedness.
It's a term coined to demonstrate to the disparity in treatment of white and black citizens in America through our history
Systemic racism, bias, Jim Crow laws, slavery, segregation, class, inequality, etc
Power is held and weilded primarily by the top class in alignment with their own interests. This is so pervasive, it has become the norm.
Many of American policies have either intentionally or unintentionally disadvantaged certain racial groups.
That white settlers were heroic conquers
As this is a college-level, academic milieu, I am not conversant with the concepts taught. I *believe* that they deal with current approaches to racial equality and how they might be reconfigured to be more fair.
Sorry I am being called away from this now.
That white people have always had an unfair advantage. That somehow we have "white privilege", when in fact, I'm poor. I'm tired of being blamed for OTHER people's problems. Children are not racist. If you put them in a room with different races, they will play together without even thinking about skin color. It's not until you bring that to one's attention are the forced to see the differences.
Using the Applied Version, as otherwise the question is disingenuous. „CRT“ sees all aspects of life through a racial lens where any disparity is the result or direct or indirect racism. It inherits many concepts from applied critical theory, especially a disregard for the concepts of objective truth and Enlightenment rationality. Many proponents seek an endgoal of a complete remaking of society where those things seen as „white“ Are excised and replaced by alternative concepts. This results in active reverse racism against those seen as „White“ using a mindset where racism can only exist between white and POC rather than the other way. CRT means that race, a rather meaningless concept, can never disappear. Rather, race must always be at the forefront of all interactions.
White people have advantages not available to other races.
Diminish of recorded history to get others to believe socialist propaganda
that a race of people cannot being put in to slavery just and that no race of people should ever be put into to slavery
That there is a deep-seated racism that permeates every level of society and that those in privileged positions do not even know it is happenenibg or that they are a part of it.
How racism has negatively impacted minorities.
that whites suppress blacks and blacks are inferior
That white people are are the cause of all of the worlds problems and everyone else has no choice in their own destiny
Through blood and tyranny, European nations (Britain, Spain, etc) cut down and oppressed any “other” peoples who were different and had what they wanted/thought they had a right to own/rule.
I just covered them. It's study of the concepts that argue racism is built into most decisions that government and private businesses make.
It isn’t being taught. If it was taught, it would point out that even our funding fathers had racial bias when the wrote the constitution.
That all non minorities are inherintly racist and should feel guilty and ashamed of this countries history even if their family didn't live here untill recently
Implicit bias towards those persons/communities with power/money
It is a THEORY that seeks to explain how White people used our governing systems like LAWS to oppress and hinder
It should teach the full evolution of ideas of that should show where we have abased the rights and acceptance of each person as a fair and equal member. We're not there yet. We still have white men and wealthy having an exaggerate ability to control our government and businesses.
slavery, jim crow policies, discrimination that existed for 400 years, red lining, changes that allow blacks to participate in education, armed services, lunch counters, government, voting, etc
The concepts of systematic racism and discrimination.
how police are unfair, racial profiling, how to protest these things by not getting out of your car when police ask you to, etc
The USA is a flawed country dominated by whites, placing blacks and other minorities in a permanently subservient position. The only remedy is overturning the established order, and reassigning wealth and benefits to rectify the country's oppressive past.
The impact of slavery in the development stages of America as a country, as well as race relations during the development of America as a country
The things taught through CRT seem to be more divisive than restorative.
It's different based on who you talk to. The definition changes when you change news networks.
That racism and discrimination are not acceptable anywhere
to hate each other/ It's the white man's fault you made bad decisions..
How policies and practices grow racism and inequality
The United States is a bad country built on racism and oppression. White people are privileged and, for centuries, have oppressed and subjugated minorities. Minorities must be given a dominant voice in affairs going forward. White people must step to the sidelines.
Racism is bad for everyone ,but most of us has never really thought it thru
I said so much on the last question. Basically, CRT says that present disparities are the outcomes of past discrimination and we must actively discriminate today to remedy past discrimination (which is non-sensical and obviously morally wrong).
White people are evil and minorities are discriminated against and held back.
Nothing worthwhile. Race baiting propaganda.
To be fair to black Americans. Again, I know only very little.
There's no history, all white children are wrong and don't deserve anything.
any difference in outcomes is based solely on racial issues
That everything in America is racist and every single thing is racially motivated
How race & US law intersects. A critical examination of how those laws contribute to racial inequality. And solutions developed by law scholars & civil rights leaders.
It’s literally only taught in higher education, such as in law school or education degrees
CRT says racism is not just from our own biases, but is embedded in our laws and justice system.
Whites are racist by nature. Minorities can't be racist
Equity, history, fairness, resiliency, privilege, impacts of racism and past injustices
Discriminatory in a reverse fashion to lay blame ignorantly.
I have no idea what concepts are taught.
That people of color are victims of the white majority
That everything should be viewed through the lens of race like a Klu Klux Klan member would. People must be judged primarily by the color of their skin and not by the content of their character. All light skinned people are evil oppressors and all medium and dark skinned people are innocent victims of the light skinned people. If you are light skinned you born guilty and if you are dark skinned you are born a victim.
One would be slavery an how it was used in this country
that there is an inherent structure set up in our country to only benefit whites
White supremacy and the need to recognize and dismantle it.
White guilt; neo-segregation; all white people are racist; capitalism is evil and communism is favorable; Western society upholds racial inequity; race essentialism; equality and civil rights should be rejected; there is no individual, but only the collective; America was founded by racist white men and is therefore racist and irredeemable; American history was recorded by white men for white men; white people need to be treated unequally and black people need to be given preferential treatment; anyone who opposes CRT does so because of white supremacy and white fragility; speech that opposes CRT needs to be censored.
I'm not sure of the "Concepts", but all people, people of the U.S.A. and those of other countries in our world should understand the plight of those of brown skin because of their assumed worthlessness. It is our world's history that should not be dismissed.
. Critical Race Theory, or CRT, is a theoretical and interpretive mode that examines the appearance of race and racism across dominant cultural modes of expression.
Critical race theorists hold that the law and legal institutions in the United States are inherently racist insofar as they function to create and maintain social, economic, and political inequalities between whites and nonwhites, especially African Americans.
That we can believe we are not racist, but racism exists in our subconscious. We all have a bias because we were raised in a society that promotes this bias.
That all white people are privileged and blacks are all suppressed.
Past events that show how evil Whites are. Free speech is only for liberals.
all white people are evil. if you have brown in your skin you are automatically disadvantaged
the present shape and problems of US society relate to systematic racisism
The lower castes have had their labor stolen from them throughout history, and the social infrastructure was built to maintain this caste system.
Each person should create his own worth in a society not be taught that worth He must recognize his values and concepts not be taught that history positioned him/her in their present existence. Rather than trying to alter history, the Federal government should influence the availability to educational programs to each an every child in our nation. This is an attempt to alter concepts instead of actions to change the future, thus creating a larger split in our nation. A erroneous response to the past not a step towards our tomorrow
that racism is rooted in every facet of our history
It looks at race and law and how it relates to racism.
I don't know, my mother always thought me someone has to teach you to hate, you are not born to dislike any race.
Those in power used that power to keep marginalized people marginalized.
Red lining, fair housing, bank discrimination
I believe the IDEA behind CRT is to instill an Ideology the diminishes the validity of America and teaches concepts that will further divide our society.
American was founded by white supremacists and other races were forced into subservient roles and this continues through today.
Decisions that led to the courses of action, Truth, acceptance and empathy
I am guessing it teaches about how slavery has impacted Black Americans throughout American history
social, legal, and other aspects of racism and challenging theories in a historical context.
There are oppressors and victims in current society. Oppressors are always white and victims are always POC.
The concept that no one group is better than another and that all men/women are created equal and should be treated equally. It points out the fact this has not been the case.
White people are racists and black people should be able to do what they want
How the treatment of people of different races has affected society as a whole
That we are supposed to be equal under the law
The concepts taught through CRT are that systemic racism began with slavery and still exists to this day. People of color have been and are still being held back in regard to income and education. This then goes on to affect them in many different aspects of their life.
That the US is founded on racial inequality
That we need to identify and be aware of built in racism and the history of race relations to make improvements in our sysge..
all people are equal, people of color are still affected by policies of today, race and the effects on our society should be taught
Differences that divide the races opposed to ways we can be champions together.
I feel like I answered this in the last question. What it is NOT is "real" history and simply a teaching of the racial roots of the country. That's a charade.
Slavery and racism are part of our country's core history. Systemic racism didn't end when slavery ended. Generational wealth is tied to systemic racism that affected our grandparent's wealth, our parents' inheritance from them, our ability to become home owners, the type of education we received, and how we are treated by potential employers, police, and others we interact with.
The systems that America is founded upon were built in a way meant to keep communities of color at a disadvantage and they are still operating in such a way. Racism is not only an overt hatred of people based on their race but is an often times unknown to white people systemic problem that permeates through how our legal system, economy, housing laws, education systems, etc. operate in this country.
Some people were treated and chattel in the past. Racist sterotypes and attitudes have been codified into various laws.
That the united states and its legal system is inherently racist.
That the oppressed minorities from centuries ago is an excuse to be lazy and take stuff from evil white people now who had nothing to do with it. It created a culture that is impossible for the ancestors to overcome in their little minds. It is Marxism 101.
How race has affected and permeated all aspects of the lives of different groups over time
not needed they create more racial problems and tenison
Divide the races. Caucasians are responsible for all the wrongs of mankind.
Whiteness, systemic racism, reparations, privelege.
The racism systematically put in place keep one race a head of another.
That racial, religious, cultural, heritage-based, gender-sexual orientation prejudice, inequality, and discrimination go much deeper in our nation's history than we are taught.
Racism, bias, systematic discrimination, violence, genocide
How disadvantaged people of color are to getting jobs, or being approved for anything, and how they’re judged in society.
White privilege, white guilt, black oppression
How racism has diminished our strength as a nation.
To judge people based on the color of their skin. To hate other races and if you are white you should be ashamed of your race
White people are oppressors and poc are oppressed
it's bull shit to not teach the youth that slavery did not happen
pretty sure that it's the concept of implicit racial biases written into law, but i'm not sure if it also covers racial biases written explicitly into law, and also the evidence-based fallout of that.
Voting discrimination, housing discrimination, job discrimination created this society
That our countries laws have had a negative affect on minorities
that the verbal history/laws of racism doesn't match the actual history/laws of racism
That racism is inherent; it is in all of us.
That laws and institutions can have racial biases built into them even if it wasn't there intention and we should look for ways to address those problems.
There are people should be created equal because we are
That blacks are held back because of slavery.
I believe each command school are teaching different things.
I don't understand what this is asking. It teaches humanism.
We have completely white washed history, it's teaching as it actually was
Intersectionality, white privilege/oppression, racial marginalization, gaslighting
That racism has played a significant role in American history.
Your an oppressor or the oppressed. America is an inherently racist country built on a racist system that needs to be destroyed & rebuilt to achiever equality for all. It promotes collective guilt & collective victimization.
it's a Marxist agenda solely about race and is designed to divide society and indoctrinates students that America is and has always been a racist country, that all of our institutions are designed by white supremacists and that all white people are bad and are racist
that the white race is the oppressor and the people of color are the oppressed
eliminate the truth, to a idiots , way of thinking
That racism has a pervasive affect historically and currently.
Not entirely sure, but it should be teaching how race plays a role in injustice and how it is used in this country and has been for decades.
That there is advantage because of race so it takes the individual performance, enthusiasm or determination away from many.
that we are still racist, we have corrected that, there is no systemic racism
I've learned that it's concepts are to provide insights on and repair of racial discrimination.
Segregation, race hate, lower standards for privileged groups, violence and theft are ok. It's all about hate and neo-racism.
racism passed down, the disadvantages simply because of one's skin color, how it is systematic.
I don’t know but I THINK it’s about systemic racism in society
to be nice to the other race and to educate
That white people are racist when it is the other way around these days.
The concepts taught as they relate to race and racism are about: social, cultural, and legal issues. They teach about how black americans are seond class citizens at the bottom of the tier.
I'm not sure but it probably has to do with housing discrimination, job discrimination, and laws that disproportionately affect minorities.
The undiluted truth about America's history in relation to slavery, Jim Crow, genocide, the theft of Native peoples land and the Japanese concentration camps.
Intersectionality, systematic and institutional racism, social constructs, etc.
that white people have an unfair advantage and the white male even more so, that white people are racist and contribute to racism, it is anti capitalism, opposes freedom of speech, federalism and private property and redistribution of wealth along ethnic lines.
White people are the worst thing on the face of Earth
That race is a social construct instead of something based on biology, and that racially neutral social institutions promote white interests.
I just said that in response to the last question.
Social, economic, and political inequalities between whites and nonwhites
everybody that is white is racist, they only have what they have because of their racism, everybody not white doesn't have a chance. Now pay the people who tell you this crap a lot of money
People of color have been discriminated against by the white race. Equity is used in place of equality.
The concept of slavery the concept of how it wasn't right and the effects of slavery
Have not delved that deeply in it's concepts, as of yet, mainly because of preoccupation with the pandemic, but I've mostly only heard Republican lies about it.
Whites are born racist and blacks are born oppressed. It segregates us more than ever before.
I am not overly sure, however I know there are some who are against it being openly taught in school and frown upon when it should be transparent
white privelage and whites are evil to those of color.
Should be critical thinking skills and understanding all aspects of American History beginning with the colonization of the country by Europeans and the desecration of Native tribes.
that everyone is not responsible for their ancestors past wrongs, but we are to recognize the wrongs and to learn from them and to correct them
That people’s opinion do not matter unless you agree with the CRT
That the law does not need to specify race for it to have a disproportionate impact
White supremacy is a social construct, which continues to affect marginalized non-white communities. Many laws made seventy or even thirty years ago have racist implications and effects still. Institutions can codify rules and expectations that further discriminate.
How certain laws where created to harm certain groups more then others
White superiority and privileges'; Why white people have this unearned privileges'. The history of Black folks being marginalized which came out of black people being slaves..
Not sure, maybe a tough, close look at slavery and the issues that arose from enslaving Africans. Maybe the injustices, etc. are discussed in the content of critical race theory. Injustices and treatment which the whole of this United States of America and other nations should know and share; and acknowledge their contribution to the problems of today.
It’s a way to slow black people down that’s all
educational theory in which teaching and learning tools are used to make learners aware of the educational theory
Not exactly sure, but I would be interested to learn more.
I don’t no much about it but I think I no what it is
How racism, not prejudice is living part of the US Government thinking
That the white person has privilege and feels they are superior while the minorities are always held back by the evil white people.
why are you asking such a broad and unanswerable question? But often its political biased and unfalsifiable pet theories like white privilege and the idea that being on time is a white western concept.
Only Black Lives Matter and defund the police. If you don’t want a problem just do what the officer tells you to do.
i have no idea and im glad i dont have kids in school
That things are not as they seem and the world is not as fair as it should be for all humanity.
What is being taught in schools is an unhelpful focus on race, not critical race THEORY. Two different things.
That this country is systematically racist!
Some concepts taught through critical race theory are race as a social construct and how race plays a role in our everyday lives.
Racism as practiced without the mention of participation of the members of the same race that had been descriminated against.
To keep people "pitted" against each other.
I don't know what it means so I can't answer.
Whites are evil and hate filled. So let's cry, whine about it. It's over to be racist to whites.
1. Indigenous and African American people have been integral parts of all American history. 2. Invisibility of a group of people does not equate to a lack of value. 3. Ignoring a group of people does not make them disappear, but does aid in curtailing upward mobility.
How to treat people more equally across the board.
Nothing good and don't belong in the schools.
I am not sure but what I have lived through it might seem to be socially ideas about race that have been passed on that those that internal, otherwise children are not born prejudice. norms or values are generally passed on Our ideas about race comes from systems and values taught whether family govt or cultures
Racism is taught, it's not biologically inherited.
Different ways out there and different believe in religion
It's rare to find any type of help with this issue.
i am reall not sur on that to say what it is
Differences between non whites and others their history and their achievements and failures
I am not sure. I am not familiar with it.
increase public awareness past present racism segregation what is the govt role in fixing things.
Let’s change so the curriculum so it is more about racial issues than actual learning of reading writing and arithmetic . Driving a bugger wedge in regards to race at younger ages
Redlining, medical racism, housing discrimination,
I'm not aware of any concepts other than giving a true account of history and how it has effected people differently depending on race and heritage.
"race is a social construct" " racism and its outcomes are perpetuated throughout society"
To accept that rasicm exists and use it in away that levels the playing field like it should be
Inequalities and racism are perpetuated by the government as opposed to the people of varying races themselves.
Critiques of the modern methods of dealing with racial issues and race's role in society
CRT examines social,cultural,& legal issues primarily as they relate to race& racism in the USA.
Critical study of systemic racism in American history and current culture
It’s a distraction the left made to make the white mans voice to be unequal to everyone else
history now and then and breakdown of the revelance we are facing today that has been simular then and now
That white people are horrible and lazy ass black people are great
That whites have built in systems to repress non whites without even thinking about it
That inequality is systemic and continuing
All white people are racists and are trying to keep everyone else down
Liberalism isn't liberal or race-conscious enough.
Knowing how history of racism shaped how laws are made
racial discrimination in our current society, historical underpinnings of racism
No idea but hopefully something about everyone is equal
Racism is the result of a systemic bias against non-white people
How racism has persisted through the last 50 years
This country was built on slavery. The only reason black people suffer is because white people keep them down.
I honestly have no idea, maybe diversity and inclusion
That the people who act of racism would be prosecuted to the highest extent of the law.
That if you are white you should feel shame and if you are black you should feel oppressed.
I think people are taught that life is good in black is bad. Which is really messed up because that is not true
That all.of america, specifically whites, are racist
presence of systemic racism in American society
That racism is rooted in American society, that black people have historically been undermined, and that reparations are needed to mend past issuss
To treat everyone with respect no matter what color a person is we are all the same
Race is a social construct, history of racism
That many of the laws and practices in our country are historically rooted in racial bias and how it is still hidden in many institutions and how it has effect the state of our country today
The history of mistreatment of people of color
Mostly, the concepts are taught that blacks have been mistreated throughout history by whites. Opposition has been hostile to this theory.
The history of racism, how we can work to create equality
The concepts taught through critical race theory
History - housing discrimination, how people are put in jail, big historical events. Showing how people of color are impacted by these events
Historical patterns of racism impact social and economic opportunities for minorities today even if many non minorities do not explicitly see themselves as rascist
That all white people are racist no matter what, that the US is completely racist, and that all people of color are victims of this perceived racism.
It explores a wide range of topics from white supremacy, to implicit bias, to white privilege and so many more injustices

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reading the founding documents of the organizations that invented it
A relative who completed an equity train the trainer course.
higher ed. trade publications & scholarly sources
sought out articles by academics who developed it
my own research. I trust no single source.
Google because those talking about it have no idea what they're talking about
Reading the garbage that they want to bring to my district
Expert video testimony from people I personally vetted.
My network of friends and contacts have brought quality writingnand reporting on CRT into my awareness
Reading books and articles written by historical and community experts
I looked for article from well respected sources
I don't really have much information on it
Unbiased news, which is very difficult to find in this day and age
Learned scholars and trusted persons blogs
Research of academic and specialized publications.
other commentarty sources. I usually ignore any talk about this nonsense.
Reading historical documents and comparing that to what proponents of CRT say and do.
The actual publication where it was coined
I prefer to do my own independent learning
Books and essays critical of Critical Theory and all its subsets. Research over 20+ years of fighting against the encroachment of Critical Theory and Post modernism
research through books, magazines, newspapers and research
I read widely, from a wide variety of sources. No ONE is sufficient to get a balanced view of any public issue.
Research and find what is true of things you hear from people and news outlets.
My own life experience. I'm a conservative grad student. I live, sleep, and breathe in an environment where CRT ideology is stifling.
CRT source material written by proponents of CRT
Independent research utilizing multiple sources.
a collection of all the above but mainly social and national media
Alternative, Independent Media (The Daily Wire, Jack Posobiac, Glenn Greenwald, Substack editors and professional, non-affiliated journalists
The actual teaching materials and the 1619 project.
I don't know what critical race theory is
doing my own research b/c I don't see it being discussed in any of the forums above
This survey is the first time I've heard of it
I listen to political news podcasts but I haven’t don’t a lot of research on CRT
Patricia Williams, Derrick Bell, Gloria ladson-Billings, Robin DiAngelo
listening to people who studied the matter

Action against CRT - Other open
I am the teacher. I will NOT teach CRT in my classroom.
Spoke to my child in depth to keep an open mind and reject CRT
Becoming more involved with the local school board and other parents.
Discussed situation with others in our community.
Passed out books on the subject to help,get the message out
discuss this disgusting concept with my kids who are young adults
Spoke with a close friend who is an education on what she could do to teach her young students equality and to see how other races are treated differently so they can help create better equality

Religious affiliation - text
God is my Lord & Savior, religion shouldn't matter
Born Christian lean toward Jewish but believe organized religion is just as corrUKpt as govt
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)