Government- Our Democracy

Government – Our Democracy
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July 12, 2023
1 The presenter's proposal for change in the system revolves around a comprehensive approach to addressing the fundamental inequalities within the U.S. political system, which he calls the "Citizen Equality Act." The Act's key components include:
1 Changing campaign funding: The speaker proposes to replace the current "Money Primary" with a system where all citizens fund campaigns equally, diminishing the power of a small wealthy elite. This concept is backed by proposals such as the American Anti-Corruption Act and John Sarbanes' Government by the People Act, both of which advocate for small-dollar public funding for campaigns.
2 Addressing gerrymandering: The speaker outlines the issue of politically manipulated districting (gerrymandering), which allows politicians to choose their voters rather than vice versa, creating "safe seats" and leaving many citizens unrepresented. This was supported by an article from Christopher Ingraham for the Washington Post that highlighted the extent of gerrymandering in the U.S. The presenter suggests the proposal by Fair Vote (included in the Citizen Equality Act) for a more proportionally fair representation across the country.
3 Equal freedom to vote: The speaker suggests that it is essential to dismantle unnecessary obstacles to voting, which disproportionately affect low-income and minority communities. The Brennan Center's study is cited to reinforce the racial correlation of these impediments. As part of the solutions, the presenter refers to the Voting Rights Advancement Act and Bernie Sanders' suggestion of Democracy Day as components of the Citizens Equality Act.
2 Major conclusions discovered by the presenter include:
* The current U.S. political system is fundamentally unequal and favors the wealthy and powerful.