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Democracy doesn’t survive because of old paper. It survives because people demand it, defend it, and rebuild it when it breaks. Our Constitution is failing, and authoritarians are exploiting its flaws. The answer isn’t to cling to broken rules — it’s to rebuild. A Democracy Bill of Rights gives us the tools: citizen-led amendments, real… Continue reading

Most Americans—left, right, and center—support the idea of term limits for politicians. There’s good reason: when career politicians remain in power indefinitely, they concentrate authority, erode democratic accountability, and pave the way for corruption and even authoritarianism. Our failure to impose term limits is not a historical accident—it is a deliberate choice by those who… Continue reading

Gerrymandering is one of the most dangerous threats to American democracy. It allows politicians to rig the political system, silencing voters and ensuring their own grip on power. Instead of voters choosing their representatives, gerrymandering lets politicians handpick their voters by manipulating district maps for partisan gain. Both parties have abused this tactic, but the… Continue reading