Why Andrew Yang is building instead of waiting for Washington

Andrew Yang launched the Forward Party on October 5, 2021, aiming to build a political movement focused on pragmatic solutions rather than waiting for Washington to address issues like automation's impact on the labor market. Yang, who previously ran for president in 2020 warning about AI and automation concentrating wealth, now sees his past concerns echoed by figures like Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Bernie Sanders. The Forward Party advocates for electoral reforms, including ranked-choice voting, and aims to foster bipartisan cooperation to tackle complex challenges. Yang believes that by creating a new political infrastructure, he can bypass the gridlock and partisan divisions that often hinder progress in traditional politics. The party's platform emphasizes innovation and adaptability in governance, seeking to empower citizens and reform institutions to better serve the public interest in an era of rapid technological change. Yang's approach is characterized by a proactive, entrepreneurial spirit applied to the political arena, seeking to build consensus and implement tangible policy changes.