Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K
Lanya Shapiro

Hey folks,
 
I want to let you know about a project I'm involved with - an economic policy contest that just launched today: a national call for the best ideas "Since Sliced Bread."  SEIU (Service Employees International Union) is giving away $200,000 (!) for the best ideas to strengthen our economy and improve the day-to-day lives of working men and women and their families.

Here's the link:
http://www.SinceSlicedBread.com

Do you remember the last good idea to come from Washington? Neither do I.  Our political institutions haven't kept pace with the enormous economic transformation America has seen over the past two decades, so we're done waiting for those who claim to represent us to address the concerns of working people.  We're looking to you to come up with policy ideas that enable workers to attain the promises of a new economy, and SEIU has $200,000 for ideas that:
 
   * Create an environment that respects the voice and protects the interests of workers;
   * Expand entrepreneurial incentives and opportunities;
   * Make it possible for workers to remain competitive in changing industries; and/or
   * Increase American job growth and stability within our global economy.
 
To level the playing field, we're not looking for a lot of details; in fact, there's a 175 word limit - if you're long-winded (you know who you are), that might be your biggest challenge!  Read the background here: http://www.sinceslicedbread.com/about/overview
 
Although Since Sliced Bread is a fun contest, we're dead serious about the policy impact. A panel of national experts will select the top 21 ideas, and then the public will vote. The grand prize is $100,000 plus SEIU's commitment to work to make that idea a reality. Early next year, they'll publish a book featuring all 21 finalists and their organizational affiliations.  Which one of you will be in there?
 
You can get a jump on the competition if you start thinking NOW and submit an idea this week:

http://www.SinceSlicedBread.com
 
Please help spread the word to your friends, colleagues and anyone else who you think might have the best idea since sliced bread.
 
Thank you for helping us find the best idea to strengthen our economy and improve the lives of working families. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the Since Sliced Bread team: contest@sinceslicedbread.com.

Keep Hope Alive,
Lanya Shapiro