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Michael Winn Proposes Coordinated Action Networks for Communities

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC · How we work

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Michael Winn, 86, proposes Coordinated Action Networks for communities to record and share judgments with representatives.
He notes the White House FY2027 budget request includes $1.5 trillion for national defense.
The Department of Veterans Affairs requests $488.2 billion for the same fiscal year.
Winn argues digital systems can inform 349 million Americans, though poor design may cause confusion.
He founded Own Your Government and developed CAN as infrastructure for deliberation and accountability.

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Michael Winn, 86, proposes Coordinated Action Networks for communities to record and share judgments with representatives.
He notes the White House FY2027 budget request includes $1.5 trillion for national defense.
The Department of Veterans Affairs requests $488.2 billion for the same fiscal year.
Winn argues digital systems can inform 349 million Americans, though poor design may cause confusion.
He founded Own Your Government and developed CAN as infrastructure for deliberation and accountability.