In Indiana, smart politics leads to dumb solutions
By Jay Chaudhary
Published on April 3, 2026.
In politics, the author argues that solutionism, often called "solutionism," often leads to unnecessary solutions to problems that already exist. Examples of this include the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, potentially disrupting access for up to 20% of children in Indianapolis. The bill, signed by Gov. Mike Braun, requires new immigration verification requirements for Medicaid and SNAP applications, which already allows people living in the country without legal status to receive these benefits. This could result in families stopping applying for health care or food assistance even when the children are fully eligible. The author argues this is not a widespread problem in American elections, but an attempt to address it.
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