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Project Curia

Where we want to be

Seven reforms most Americans support.

Each one polls at 65 percent or higher nationally, usually with majorities in both parties, and each has federal legislation written to enact it. None has become law.

  1. No. 01

    Overturn Citizens United

    A constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to limit the raising and spending of money in elections.

    Supporters232 of 536
    43%
  2. No. 02

    Require Dark Money Disclosures

    Require any organization spending over $10,000 in an election to publicly identify donors above $10,000.

    Supporters238 of 536
    44%
  3. No. 03

    Open Primaries to Independents

    Permit unaffiliated voters to participate in federal primary elections in every state.

    Supporters187 of 536
    35%
  4. No. 04

    End Gerrymandering

    Require every state to draw congressional districts through an independent redistricting commission.

    Supporters205 of 536
    38%
  5. No. 05

    Ban Congressional Stock Trading

    Prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading individual stocks.

    Supporters167 of 536
    31%
  6. No. 06

    Extend the Lobbying Cool-Off Period

    Lengthen the post-employment lobbying ban on former members of Congress from one or two years to at least five.

    Supporters11 of 536
    2%
  7. No. 07

    Stop Lobbying for Foreign Governments

    Bar former members of Congress, senior executive officials, and retired flag officers from registering as agents of foreign governments.

    Supporters5 of 536
    1%