Let’s face it: Many Americans are concluding their government is broken. From health care to education, housing to stocks, the people elected to help seem to be doing just the opposite. So who has the answers—and how can we help ourselves?

Newsweek and The Daily Beast want to hear about your thoughts on our biggest problems, how you would fix them, and the people you know in your own backyards who are making things work.

We’re calling our search “Just Fix It.”

Each day we’ll feature a specific question related to certain aspects of the American economy. Today’s question: What can we do to create jobs in our local communities? Feel free to answer with a reblog or simply email justfixitideas@gmail.com.

[Stay tuned to this space, our Twitter account @newsweek, and the hashtag #justfixit to participate and send your solutions.]

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   your ideas for what needs fixing in America —...what Americans can do

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    This Is Excellent Newsweek and The Daily Beast Blog -Thanks For Asking Us. I’d like to see the problems of Mass Transit...

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    public schools, elementary, middle, high, in my area that conduct many classes in makeshift, portable classrooms. And...

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    Now these are the type of local economy solutions we’re talking about! Underpaid Genius, your tumblr name is far too...

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    Cities generally have many abandoned lots, infrequently used parking lots, or stalled construction sites. These

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    locally, go local. Producing...food keeps production, communication, organization

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    Dear opinionated followers, here...speak up (if you wish).

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    Stop looking for...short term fix. Think long term. Bite

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