Category: Deliberative Democracy
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Term Limits: The Pros and Cons, and Why They are Needed to Protect Democracy
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
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Gerrymandering: How it Creates a Government That Doesn’t Represent Voters
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
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Campaign Finance Reform: How Money in Politics Destroys Democracy
Money has always played a role in politics, but in modern America, it has reached a point where it’s threatening the very foundation of our democracy. That isn’t hyperbole. When politicians are more accountable to wealthy donors and corporate interests than to the voters who elect them, democracy doesn’t function properly. Instead of a government… Continue reading
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