Economy for Everyone
This is the action library for the project. The model explains what is happening; these playbooks are how to do something useful about it in real life.
We keep them practical, small, and repeatable: one clear move, one measurable outcome, one follow-up. Use filters to find what fits your lane, then start with the smallest next step.
Showing 63 of 63 playbooks.
Civics | overview | Updated 2026-02-26
This folder is the “small but complete” civics toolkit. Goal: high coverage without 100 playbooks . We do that with two layers: 1. Core playbooks (work at any level) 2. Level adapters (what
Tags: civics, playbook, index
Community | overview | Updated 2026-02-26
This folder turns “community engagement” into a small, repeatable practice. Goal: reduce the monthly squeeze and lower the odds we get split by fear + scapegoats. We do that by running a loo
Tags: community, playbook, index
Healthcare-MD | overview | Updated 2026-02-26
This is a small, repeatable playbook for helping clinicians who are drowning in admin drag. Goal: give minutes back without creating new harms. Core loop: Map the drag → pick 1–2 targets → a
Tags: healthcare, clinicians, admin-drag, operations, guardrails
Kids | overview | Updated 2026-02-26
This is a small, repeatable “kids talk” stack for when the world feels loud. It’s designed for 10 minutes , not a lecture. The goal is not “win the argument.” The goal is: calmer + clearer +
Tags: kids, family, resilience, agency, communication
Writing | overview | Updated 2026-02-26
This is a small, repeatable writing stack for “showing up” online without becoming a jerk. The goal is not winning arguments. The goal is: clear + checkable + bridge building + one next step
Tags: writing, communication, evidence, bridge-language, action
Civics | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Goal: be clear, calm, and quotable. One point. One ask. Structure (memorize this) 1. Who I am (10 sec) 2. What’s happening (15 sec) 3. Why it matters (20 sec) 4. The ask (20 sec) 5. The meas
Tags: civics, playbook, template
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: something smells off and you want receipts, not rumors. Goal: find the real constraint: money, rules, contracts, staffing, enforcement. What to look at (in order) 1. Agendas + minu
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: you’re choosing who to support, donate to, volunteer for, or vote for. Goal: consistent, fair evaluation focused on actions and implementation. Hard fail guardrails (non negotiable
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Why: memory beats motivation. This keeps you steady without spiraling. This week’s lane (choose one) [ ] Voting [ ] Policy [ ] Mutual aid [ ] Info hygiene This week’s “one steady thing” [ ]
Tags: civics, playbook, template
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: you need allies to move a thing and you don’t agree on everything. Goal: align on a shared goal, shared facts, shared rules. The minimum agreement 1. Shared goal: what we’re trying
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: you donate and want impact, not vibes. Goal: money as a tool for outcomes, not a mood. The giving budget (guardrail) Decide a monthly amount you can sustain Prefer recurring giving
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | adapter | Updated 2026-02-26
Federal levers are powerful but slower. Most real influence comes through: agencies , appropriations , and oversight . What counts as “federal” Congress (authorizes, funds, oversight) Federa
Tags: civics, playbook, adapter
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: elections matter and you want leverage without burning out. Goal: small team, simple rhythm, consistent turnout. Roles (lightweight) Captain: keeps the rhythm, runs the 15 min week
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: your feed is trying to yank you around. Goal: keep shared reality without becoming smug or cruel. The three buckets Confirmed: supported by strong sources Plausible: possible, not
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | adapter | Updated 2026-02-26
Local government is where you often get the fastest feedback loop. It’s also where “monthly squeeze” shows up as real decisions: housing approvals, fees, school climate, policing priorities,
Tags: civics, playbook, adapter
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: people get hit now (raids, layoffs, eviction, disaster). Goal: calm coordination that keeps people safe and stable. First rule Do no harm. Safety and legality come first. The rapid
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: you don’t know what to do, or you want clean leverage without spiraling. Output: one clear ask + one measurable outcome + one next step. This is the default move: turn emotion into
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Purpose: turn “I’m mad / I’m worried” into one clear request with a measurable outcome. 0) Context (1 sentence) What’s happening, in plain words? Example: “Our city is approving housing slow
Tags: civics, playbook, template
Civics | template | Updated 2026-02-26
A) The clean ping (low drama) Hey — quick note. I’m trying to stay consistent and useful. Are you planning to vote in [election] ? Want me to send you the simple “plan” I’m using? B) The one
Tags: civics, playbook, template
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: agencies ask for comments on proposed rules, permits, plans, or enforcement changes. Goal: get a clear request into the official record, in a form agencies can use. Why this matter
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Subject: Comment on [Rule/Proposal name + docket/ID] 1) My stake (2 sentences) I am [who] in [place] . This affects [me/us] because [plain impact] . 2) What I support / oppose (1 sentence) I
Tags: civics, playbook, template
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: school board, city council, county, zoning, commissions. Goal: one clear ask in the record, plus one follow up. Before the meeting (20 minutes) 1. Read the agenda (find the decisio
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: you want persuasion without becoming That Guy. Goal: one honest conversation, one small ask, protect the relationship. Principles DM comments Ask questions before sharing facts No
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Civics | adapter | Updated 2026-02-26
States control a lot of “the rules of the game” and the money pipelines. If local is the steering wheel, state is often the engine and the speed limits. What counts as “state” State legislat
Tags: civics, playbook, adapter
Civics | core | Updated 2026-02-26
Use when: it’s 60 days out (or whenever you realize you’re behind). Goal: remove friction so voting is boring and guaranteed. The plan (15 minutes) 1. Confirm registration (you + household)
Tags: civics, playbook, core
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Goal: clear, calm, quotable. One point. One ask. Structure 1. Who I am (10 sec) 2. What’s happening (15 sec) 3. Why it matters (20 sec) 4. The ask (20 sec) 5. The measurable outcome (10 sec)
Tags: community, playbook, template
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Run this after any meeting, call, comment, or email thread. 5 minutes. No novel. What happened (facts) Date: Action type: meeting / email / call / comment Topic: Decision point (if any): Wha
Tags: community, playbook, template
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Staff log calls as: for/against + issue + district . Keep it short. One ask. The 30 second voicemail (template) Hi, my name is [Name] . I’m a constituent in [City/Neighborhood] , ZIP [#####]
Tags: community, playbook, template
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Why: memory beats motivation. This keeps you steady and cumulative. | Date | Level | Target | Topic | One Ask | Metric | Status | Follow up date | Links | Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | YYY
Tags: community, playbook, template
Community | module | Updated 2026-02-26
These modules are not essays. They’re menus of measurable asks you can use in meetings, emails, and one pagers. How to use a module 1. Pick one squeeze lane 2. Pick one bottleneck you can na
Tags: community, playbook, module, index
Community | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
This is a lightweight operating system for local community work. Not a manifesto. A loop you can repeat without burning out. The core loop Squeeze → bottleneck → one measurable ask → follow
Tags: community, playbook
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
title: Community Templates (Core) last updated: 2026 02 26 status: draft lane: Community tags: community templates playbook index These templates are “glue.” They turn good intentions into r
Tags: community, playbook, template, index
Community | place | Updated 2026-02-26
title: Deephaven place playbook (E4E) place: Deephaven, MN (USA) last updated: 2026 02 26 status: starter template lane: Neighbor Small places still have big levers. The trick is to focus on
Tags: community, playbook, place
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Goal: confirm the record, get an owner + date, keep it calm. Subject line options “Follow up: [topic] — next step + date?” “Thank you — confirming my understanding on [item]” “Quick follow u
Tags: community, playbook, template
Community | place | Updated 2026-02-26
title: Hennepin County place playbook (E4E) place: Hennepin County, MN (USA) last updated: 2026 02 26 status: starter template lane: Neighbor Counties often control “implementation gravity”:
Tags: community, playbook, place
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
This is for a small group (or you + one ally). Keep it action oriented. 1) Check in (3 minutes) What’s one thing you noticed this week about the squeeze? 2) Decide the target (5 minutes) Whi
Tags: community, playbook, template
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Metrics prevent vibe wars. This template makes sure the number is real and not easily gamed. Metric Name: Why it matters (1 sentence): Definition Exactly what is counted: Unit: Time window:
Tags: community, playbook, template
Community | place | Updated 2026-02-26
title: Minneapolis place playbook (E4E) place: Minneapolis, MN (USA) last updated: 2026 02 26 status: draft lane: Neighbor This is the place level wrapper around the Minneapolis belief tests
Tags: community, playbook, place
Community | module | Updated 2026-02-26
Purpose: reduce the monthly squeeze by making childcare more available and more reliable. The mechanism (plain language) When childcare is scarce, prices rise and parents lose work hours. Th
Tags: community, playbook, module
Community | module | Updated 2026-02-26
Purpose: reduce the monthly squeeze by lowering energy bills and preventing crisis shutoffs. The mechanism (plain language) High bills hit families every month. Poor insulation and old syste
Tags: community, playbook, module
Community | module | Updated 2026-02-26
Purpose: reduce the monthly squeeze by making housing supply more predictable and faster to deliver. This is mostly about process, timelines, capacity, and rules . The mechanism (plain langu
Tags: community, playbook, module
Community | module | Updated 2026-02-26
Purpose: reduce the monthly squeeze by reducing the time and stress tax of getting to work, school, and care. The mechanism (plain language) Time is money. Unreliable transit and unsafe stre
Tags: community, playbook, module
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Goal: one clear request with a measurable outcome. Subject line options “Constituent request: [ONE ASK]” “Please support/oppose: [Bill/Item]” “Request for action at [meeting/date]: [ONE ASK]
Tags: community, playbook, template
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Use this as a handout or as your own clarity tool. One page. One ask. Title [Place] — [Topic] — One Ask 1) Problem (what’s happening) 1–2 sentences, plain language. 2) Mechanism (why it’s ha
Tags: community, playbook, template
Community | place | Updated 2026-02-26
This file is for one place (city, county, school district). Update quarterly. Place Name: Decision bodies (council/board/commission): Key staff offices: Meeting calendar link(s): This quarte
Tags: community, playbook, place
Community | place | Updated 2026-02-26
A “place file” is the wrapper that turns analysis into action. Each place file should fit on one screen and answer: who decides what’s the bottleneck what’s the one ask (measurable) what we’
Tags: community, playbook, place, index
Community | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Use this to avoid wasting effort. Most change is blocked (or enabled) by a small set of people and processes. Issue Topic: Decision point (vote/contract/budget/rule): Date: Deciders (can say
Tags: community, playbook, template
Healthcare-MD | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
Purpose: identify where time goes and what could be reduced safely. Categories to map documentation billing/coding prior auth / denials referrals patient messaging medication management comp
Tags: healthcare, admin-drag, workflow, mapping
Healthcare-MD | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
AI can help clinicians draft and organize . It must not become an unaccountable decision machine. AI should do more of paperwork drafting (with clinician review) summarizing patient history
Tags: healthcare, ai, guardrails, safety, accountability
Healthcare-MD | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Date: What happened this week: Who was impacted: What caused it (best guess): Where the time went: What could be automated safely: What should NEVER be automated: Small fix now: Big fix late
Tags: healthcare, field-notes, template, operations
Healthcare-MD | template | Updated 2026-02-26
Use this when you need permission, a report, staffing, or an EHR/workflow change. The 6 sentence ask Hello [Name/Team] , 1. I’m seeing [specific admin drag] causing [impact] . 2. The bottlen
Tags: healthcare, one-ask, template, leadership
Healthcare-MD | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
Pick 3–5 metrics. Track weekly. If you can’t measure it, it becomes vibes. Recommended core metrics After hours EHR time (“pajama time”) per clinician Inbox time/day (or count × average hand
Tags: healthcare, metrics, measurement, outcomes
Healthcare-MD | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
These are the “default moves” to reduce admin drag safely. Pick one. Ship it. Measure it. Play 1: Inbox triage rules (human owned) Goal: reduce clinician inbox time without missing safety si
Tags: healthcare, interventions, workflow, implementation
Healthcare-MD | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
The fastest way to help is not “fix everything.” It’s to pick the highest frequency pain that requires the least clinical judgment . Score each candidate task (0–3) A) Frequency 0 = rare 1 =
Tags: healthcare, triage, prioritization, operations
Kids | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
Goal: calm down, get clear, pick one next thing. If they’re already calm, skip the first bit. 0) Downshift (30 seconds, only if needed) “Hang on. You’re spinning a little. Want to reset for
Tags: kids, communication, emotional-regulation, agency
Kids | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
Pick one . Small counts. 1 minute actions Mute/unfollow one account that spikes your stress Text one friend: “You okay?” Write down: “What I can control / what I can’t” Put your phone in ano
Tags: kids, agency, resilience, actions
Kids | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
When fear shows up, the goal isn’t to shut it down. The goal is to carry it without letting it drive . The 5 step loop 1. Name it (no shame) “Yeah, that’s scary.” “That sounds heavy.” 2. Dow
Tags: kids, fear, agency, values
Kids | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
The world changes. These skills keep paying you back anyway. The list Judgment (knowing what matters) Relationships (trust and collaboration) Craft (doing hard things carefully) Communicatio
Tags: kids, skills, long-game, development
Writing | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
Pick one . Small counts. Consistency beats intensity. 1 minute actions Don’t share the claim yet — ask for a source Mute/unfollow one “internet gasoline” account Send one calm DM: “You okay?
Tags: writing, action, online-behavior, civic
Writing | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
Use these to lower the temperature without surrendering your spine. Bridge starters (connection without flinching) “I might be wrong — here’s what I’m using to check it.” “I’m trying to sepa
Tags: writing, bridge-language, boundaries, dialogue
Writing | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
Run this before you post. 1) Evidence labeling (honesty check) [ ] What’s confirmed ? [ ] What’s plausible but not confirmed? [ ] What’s unknown ? [ ] If I don’t have receipts, did I write a
Tags: writing, editing, evidence, tone, checklist
Writing | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
Rule: one post, one point, one ask. Frame A — Mechanism + One Ask (default) 1. What’s happening (1–2 sentences) 2. Why (the mechanism, plain language) 3. What good looks like (principle) 4.
Tags: writing, templates, framing, one-ask
Writing | playbook | Updated 2026-02-26
Use this when you want to make a factual claim but you don’t have the source ready. This is how you avoid “confident but wrong.” Template Topic: Claim (draft): Why it matters (1 sentence): (
Tags: writing, receipts, research, evidence
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