We’re spending just $16 a person on arts, culture, and media while the rest of the world puts in $266—leaving us 94% below their median. That’s not just stingy, it’s a disgrace when we should be matching at least $240 a person. Any country that cares about its soul invests in its stories, its voices, and its people, not just crumbs.
The numbers behind the demand
Previous
$16 / person
Per-person spend when demanded
Right now
$266 / person
Current per-person spend
— delivered
What voters want
$240 / person
Target per-person spend
🎉 Delivered on Oct. 2, 2021 via the budget that passed.
Next election on 30 August 2025 (in 8 months).
Pledges (2)
National Thornreach Movement
pledged Aug. 1, 2021
Delivered
“We agree on this demand as it is very important to protect our national identity and promote it.”
Freedom & Liberty
pledged Oct. 2, 2021
Delivered
“We will raise the spending for this demand.”