How contributing works
No gatekeepers, no vague comment boxes. Propose specific improvements and track their progress.
Find a policy that matters to you
Browse published policies by domain — education, healthcare, infrastructure, criminal justice, and more. Each document is broken into navigable sections you can read and evaluate.
Propose a targeted edit
See something that could be clearer, stronger, or more accurate? Click any section to propose a specific change. The side-by-side editor shows exactly what you're changing and lets you explain your rationale.
Discuss and refine
Open threaded discussions on any section. Engage with other contributors, respond to author questions, and provide supporting evidence. Good policy comes from good dialogue.
Track your impact
Every proposal you submit is tracked. See when authors review your changes, whether they're approved or need revision, and build a public record of your civic contributions.
Ways to contribute
Propose Edits
Suggest changes to any section — fix language, strengthen arguments, add clarity, or propose new provisions.
Open Discussions
Start a conversation about any part of a policy. Raise concerns, ask questions, or highlight areas that need attention.
Provide Evidence
Share research, data, case studies, or practitioner experience that supports or challenges a policy position.
Review Proposals
Read other contributors' proposals and weigh in. Your perspective helps authors make better decisions.
Build Your Reputation
Each accepted contribution builds your profile. Expertise areas, quality scores, and verification badges show your track record.
Get Verified
Subject-matter experts, practitioners, and researchers can apply for verification to signal credibility to authors.
Your contributor profile
Every contribution builds a public record of your civic engagement.
Reputation & Quality Scores
Track your accepted contributions, quality ratings, and overall impact. Authors see your track record when reviewing your proposals.
Expertise Areas
Tag your areas of knowledge — education policy, environmental regulation, public health, fiscal analysis. Your expertise helps authors find relevant input.
Verification Badges
Verified experts, practitioners, and researchers receive badges that signal credibility. Organizational affiliations can be verified too.
Contribution History
A public timeline of every proposal you've submitted, every discussion you've participated in, and every change that was accepted.