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Standard Tax Refund

America’s $1 Trillion Crime Problem Has a Cheaper Solution

America’s criminal justice system is drowning in costs and despair. By pairing universal healthcare with a Standard Tax Refund that pauses during incarceration, we could make crime financially irrational, stabilize communities, and save billions in taxpayer dollars.

The Welfare Trap: Why America Can No Longer Afford the Old Social Contract

America’s welfare system costs over $1 trillion a year yet leaves millions trapped in poverty. As automation and inflation rise, it’s clear we can’t sustain a model that punishes work and rewards dependency. The data show a better path — a Standard Tax Refund providing a stable cash-flow floor for every citizen. It would replace bureaucracy with dignity, reduce crime and despair, and give every American a fair shot at true capitalism and entrepreneurship. The science is clear: we can’t afford not to make the change.

Illustration of a $1,200 Standard Tax Refund check held in front of apartment buildings, with a red arrow pointing upward labeled “RENT”

How a Standard Tax Refund Could Curb Rent Hikes—Not Fuel Them

Critics claim a Standard Tax Refund would drive up rents—but the evidence suggests otherwise. By giving tenants stable, unconditional income, this policy could empower renters, introduce market discipline to landlords, and reduce housing insecurity. Discover how the Standard Tax Refund helps stabilize—not inflate—the rental market.