A 'Top Ten' List of Bold Ideas

January 4, 2006 | This article appeared in the January 23, 2006 edition of The Nation.

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To take back the nation in the post-Bush era, start thinking now about some bold but plausible progressive reforms, from universal health insurance to free daycare and a shorter work week.

About the Author

Thad Williamson

Thad Williamson is an assistant professor at the University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership Studies.

Gar Alperovitz

Gar Alperovitz is the Lionel R. Bauman Professor of Political Economy at the University of Maryland and co-founder of...

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