The Inclusive Abundance Initiative, founded in 2023 by Derek Kaufman, is assembling a policy agenda for the 2028 Democratic administration focused on reversing regulations it views as harmful to the party's interests on health care, housing, energy, and other key issues [1]. The nonprofit is part of the center-left 'Abundance' movement and operates a separate political action committee [1].
Kaufman said, "The next two years will be full of debates about how to put the progress back in progressive," emphasizing the need for thorough discussions on restoring progressivism within the party. He added that "a compelling message isn't enough: Leaders also need a policy plan that won't repeat previous failures," signaling a comprehensive effort to learn from past Democratic shortcomings [1].
The organization plans to commission detailed policy papers in 2025 covering housing, health care, energy, immigration for highly skilled workers, and family issues. These papers will help shape recommendations for the 2028 policy agenda [1].
Legal scholar Nicholas Bagley has signed on to contribute to the effort, lending expertise to the drafting process [1]. The work comes amid broader left-wing debates concerning the next Democratic presidential nominee, the party’s future policy direction, and personnel decisions for a potential administration [1].
Founded in 2023, the Inclusive Abundance Initiative aims over the next several years to influence the Democratic platform with an eye toward electoral success and effective governance in 2028 [1]. The group’s commissioning of policy papers in 2025 marks a key milestone in this planning process.
The draft agenda is targeted specifically at influencing Democratic policy priorities for the 2028 presidential election and administration, setting a timeline for substantive proposals and debate [1].