Public Services

Stop ‘Modernizing’ Government. You’re Making It Worse.

Government ‘modernization’ is measured by activity—new projects, contracts, and tech—not by whether citizens can actually use the services. That’s why so many public-facing websites remain unusable. The fix isn’t more investment. It’s fewer, simpler systems with accountability tied to real usage by vulnerable constituents.

The AI Efficiency Revolution Is a Lie. The Government Will Deliberately Slow You Down.

AI agents promise to make public services effortless by handling our tedious government paperwork. But the exact same technology that promises you ease is also a weapon. When millions of automated agents swamp human-scale systems, the government’s response won’t be to upgrade—it will be to deliberately slow you down.

The $2,000 Ambulance Ride: The Simple Fix That Private Equity Hates

A 10-minute ambulance ride can cost $3,000. The answer isn’t insurance reform—it’s funding ambulances like fire departments through taxes. This simple fix slashes costs and saves lives, but private equity firms are blocking it to protect their billions. Here’s how they’re profiting from your medical emergencies.