Meet 'Project 2029' -- and its war on the annoyance economy

Project 2029 is presented as a Democratic governing blueprint aimed at tackling everyday “annoyances,” often grouped under the term “annoyance economy.” The article says the initiative follows a pattern similar to 2024-era attention around “Project 2025,” though it focuses on measures like reducing robocalls, spam texts, hidden fees, and barriers to cancelling subscriptions or filing insurance claims. The effort is described as being led by Chad Maisel, identified as executive director and former special assistant to President Biden on the White House Domestic Policy Council. It also cites collaboration with Neale Mahoney, a Stanford economist who directs the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. The proposal is said to be in early stages, with plans to release ideas over the next year, including previews on childcare, health care, housing, energy bills, and online protections for kids.