Where We Stand
We take strong positions where our mission is clear, and we practice good-faith debate where Americans of conscience disagree.
Introduction
The Functionalists reject the idea that every political movement must become a total identity package. Not every important issue is a core issue for every movement. Our job is to be clear about where we have a platform, where we are still researching, where we defer to local decision-making, and where we curate good-faith arguments without forcing uniformity.
Categories
Core Platform
Issues central to our mission where we develop clear positions and advocate openly. Examples include housing abundance, healthcare reform, Freedom Floor, small business freedom, public safety, anti-monopoly policy, democracy reform, civil liberties, and government transparency.
Read moreGood Faith Guides
Important and divisive issues where we may not enforce one official line, but will curate serious arguments and common ground. Examples include abortion, guns, immigration, trans issues, Israel/Palestine, religion in schools, and affirmative action.
Read moreOpen Research
Issues where we are still studying the best approach, from Freedom Floor taper rates to healthcare financing, AI regulation, tax design, and education reform.
Read moreLocal Decision Issues
Issues where the national movement offers principles, but cities, states, and chapters should decide specifics.
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