Consider me just the handyman. I’m not a professional plumber, electrician, architect, or construction worker. I don’t have the credentials or the specialized experience in any one field. But what I do have is the ability to see the bigger picture, to understand how all the pieces come together. I know a little bit about a lot of things, and that’s what makes a handyman valuable—they’re resourceful, adaptive, and practical.

A handyman doesn’t need to be the master of every craft; they just need to know how to get things done. They can fix what’s broken, improve what’s working, and create something functional with what’s available. That’s how I see myself in this movement. I’m not claiming to be the ultimate expert in politics, economics, or social reform. But I’ve looked at the system, identified what’s broken, and figured out how we might repair it using tools and skills that already exist.

Just like any handyman working on a house, I’ve often found myself asking, Why did they do it like that? You strip back the walls and see a tangled mess of wires or a patchwork of quick fixes that make no sense. And every time, I’ve thought the same thing watching how our government operates. Decisions layered on decisions, held together by duct tape and wishful thinking. It works—barely—but no one’s asking if it could work better, more fairly, or with a design that actually serves the people living in the house.

Even a handyman knows when to call in the pros for the heavy lifting. But here’s the thing: when that help arrives, it’s still the handyman’s job to hold them accountable, to make sure the work gets done right. The experts may have the specialized skills, but it’s the handyman who ensures the vision comes to life as planned. And when you’re working on your house, there’s usually just one person driving the project—a homeowner or a contractor with a vision—who coordinates the team to bring that vision to fruition.

Sometimes, the contractor or handyman will hear an idea from the homeowner and think, You want to do what? That’s crazy. But nine times out of ten, when the project is done, they step back and say, OK, I guess that’s pretty cool after all. That’s the role I see myself in—someone who brings together the right people, guides the process, and ensures the end result is something we can all be proud of.

The beauty of a handyman’s work is that it’s collaborative. Sometimes they’ll rely on plumbers, electricians, or carpenters—but they’re the ones ensuring everything fits together into a cohesive whole. That’s what I’m trying to do: bring people together, rely on experts when needed, but ultimately ensure the final product is something everyone can use, benefit from, and be proud of.

At the end of the day, it’s not about perfection; it’s about practicality. It’s about rolling up your sleeves, tackling what needs to be done, and leaving things better than you found them. That’s the heart of this effort—a handyman’s approach to fixing a system that’s long overdue for repair.