1. Why deregulation?

Because they built a portal to cut public protections—and we’re using it to demand better ones.

This project is a kind of legal aikido: taking the mechanism meant to dismantle regulation and flipping it into a tool for structural repair. Regulation isn’t the enemy—it’s where equity lives, where accountability hides, where the fine print decides everything. So yes, I read the CFR for fun. It’s the perfect marriage of two opposites: bureaucratic compliance and tactical dissent. Knowledge is power, and this is what it looks like when you use both the scalpel *and* the form letter.

2. How is this different from repeal?

Repeal often implies scrapping a law entirely. Deregulation can mean removing a specific clause, tightening a loophole, redefining an exception, or revoking administrative rules that quietly drive bad outcomes. This project targets surgical edits, not blank slates.

3. What counts as “plausible”?

Plausible means structurally or procedurally possible—even if politically difficult. The focus isn’t on whether a red-state legislature will pass it tomorrow, but whether it’s legally executable with existing mechanisms (e.g., agency authority, rulemaking, statutory reform, amendment).

4. What if I disagree with a proposal?

Great. That’s how things get better. This isn’t a purity test—it’s a working draft. Offer a counterproposal, ask a sharper question, or point out what needs clarifying. Just do it in good faith. (See also: the no-asshole rule.)

5. Why the hell are you reading the CFR for fun?

Because I actually like regulations. They’re the quiet architecture of fairness—when they’re written right. The CFR is where the rules live: the ones that keep systems functional, safe, and accountable. It’s not just technical—it’s deeply human. Reading it is like finding the wiring diagram for how power operates. I’ve been reading the CFR long before this project started—and suddenly, my oddly specific hobby feels very useful. Because knowing how it works is the first step in making it work better. And this project is about doing exactly that.

6. Are you saying all regulation is bad?

Absolutely not. Regulation is often what protects people from being crushed by unaccountable systems. This project is about removing or reforming regulations that enable exploitation, entrench monopolies, or create structural inequity.

7. Can I submit my own reform idea?

Yes. Please do. There’s a template in the Toolkit. Bring a citation if you can. Bonus points for ideas that solve structural problems, not just symptoms. (see again- no asshole rule).

8. Who is this for?

Anyone tired of vague outrage and ready for concrete levers. You don’t have to be a lawyer, lobbyist, or policy nerd—you just need to want something better than the status quo. This project was started because crippling fear was not getting us anywhere.

9. What if something’s wrong? A typo? A citation that doesn’t land?

Tell me. I do genuinely enjoy reading the CFR, but I’m still human. If you’ve got a better framing, sharper citation, or cleaner justification—bring it.

10. Is this just performative?

No. This is a blueprint. It’s meant to be used—by policymakers, by activists, by pissed-off public servants, by smart people with better ideas. The goal is change that’s grounded, legible, and ready to implement. Not vibes. Not theater. Strategy.

11. Where do I go?

Check out the How-To page for a handy flowchart that includes the link to the form website.