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I keep thinking that blue states really need to form a strategic, long-view sort of coalition and as part of that build shadow infrastructure so that we don’t lose all the talent, expertise, data, etc that Trump and his goons are trying to wipe away. So I’m going to brainstorm here what that shadow infrastructure could look like and add ideas as the next news item about whatever is being destroyed comes out in the hopes it may inform a strategy.
First up: vaccines. …
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If the federal government is going to divest itself from reliable data and reporting, the blue states should coordinate efforts to establish independent data collection and reporting on labor, jobs, economy, environment, etc.
Our market economy relies on valid data and reports. Erode that trust, and economic health erodes with it. Blue states should be hiring the very experts let go and create conduits for keeping reliable information in the ether.
Next up, science and research.
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If the federal government is going to divest itself from science and research, then blue states should coordinate investment in it. This one actually seems like low-hanging fruit to me. Science and research are economic engines. States can negotiate terms of funding that turn discoveries into infrastructure, jobs, and return on investment. If we imagine symbiotic relationships with universities and labs, how could the two become drivers that also maintain critical advancements and innovation?
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If the federal government is going to divest from vaccine production and approval, blue states should collectively INVEST in the facilities for research, testing, and review processes at the state level for approvals and then support distribution for anyone who wants access. Perhaps even find a way to negotiate investments that provide a small return to reinforce the economic engines of blue states.
(PS feel free to add ideas - maybe we crowdsource a plan?)
Next up, reliable data and reports.
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