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American Democracy is in Crisis

Argues expanding the House beyond its 1929 cap of 435 seats would restore representation and rebuild Americans' trust in democracy.

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United States Constitution. The document is nearly illegible but for the line "We the People" at the top of the page.

Accountability for Corruption and Insurrection

The Trump administration broke the trust of the American people, and accountability for its actions is important to repairing trust and forward movement.

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A group of protesters stand in the National Mall with the Capitol building in the distance. One sign reads stand up against fascism.

Congress Must Take Power Back

The administrative state allows for important work to be done without the gridlock of Congress, and yet Congress must not be in a stalemate of gridlock for democracy to run well.

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The US Supreme Court Building

Reforming the Supremacy of the Court

An argument that the Supreme Court's declining legitimacy demands reform—weighing term limits, court packing, and constitutional amendments.

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Black and white shot from the movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington wherein a character stands on the Senate floor holding papers spilling out of his hands as politicians look on.

How the Filibuster Perverts Democratic Government

The filibuster must not just be removed to protect democracy but also any other mechanisms that serve the same role of minority party veto.

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