​American​Catalyst
A Better Way
A Vision for a Confident America

Our nation is on the wrong path.  We can complain about it, but that won't change things.  To get American back on track, we have to raise our gaze. We have to go bold.  That's what A Better Way is about.  It is a full slate of ideas to address some of the largest challenges of our time.  Developed with input from around the country, it looks past this President to what we can achieve in 2017 and beyond.  It is our vision for a confident America, at home and abroad.  It is a clear and compelling choice for our future.
​POVERTY
PRINCIPLES BASED
If the American Dream isn't TRUE for everyone, it isn't true for anyone.  All of us should have the chance to make the most of our lives no matter where we start.
IDEAS IN ACTION
  • Reward Work
  • Tailor Benefits to Peoples Needs
  • Improve Skills & Schools
  • Plan & Save for the Future
  • Demand Results
​​NATIONAL SECURITY
PRINCIPLES BASED
A Confident America keeps it's people safe, and keeps the peace in a dangerous world.​
​IDEAS IN ACTION
  • Defeat the Terrorists
  • Protect the Homeland
  • Tackle New Threats
  • Defend Freedom
​THE ECONOMY
​PRINCIPLES BASED
A Confident America is the best place in the world to live, work, build things, start a business, and raise a family.
​IDEAS IN ACTION
  • Regulate Smarter
  • Deliver Affordable & Reliable Energy
  • End Bailouts Promote Financial Independence
  • Put Students & Workers First
  • Preserve Internet Innovation
  • Crack down on Lawsuit Abuse
​THE CONSTITUTION
​PRINCIPLES BASED
In a Confident America the Government upholds the Constitution and works for the people, not the other way around.
​IDEAS IN ACTION
  • Make Government more Accountable
  • Make Government more Representative
  • Restore Constitutional Checks on Spending
  • Make Government more Transparent​
​HEALTH CARE
​PRINCIPLES BASED
In a Confident America everyone has access to quality, affordable health care
​​IDEAS IN ACTION
  • More Choices and Lower Costs
  • Real Protections and Peace of Mind
  • Cutting Edge Cures & Treatments
  • A Stronger Medicare
​TAX REFORM
​​PRINCIPLES BASED
We send too much money to Washington, and too many jobs overseas.  In a Confident America the IRS and the tax code work or the people, not against us.
​​IDEAS IN ACTION
  • Simplicity and Fairness
  • Jobs and Growth
  • A Service First IRS