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Seven reforms most Americans support.

Every one of them has majority support from both Democratic and Republican voters, and a bill in Congress written to enact it. None has become law.

From the essay
  1. No. 01

    Overturn Citizens United

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

    Voters75%
    Congress43%
  2. No. 02

    Require Dark Money Disclosures

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

    Voters85%
    Congress45%
  3. No. 03

    Open Primaries to Independents

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

    Voters65%
    Congress35%
  4. No. 04

    End Gerrymandering

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

    Voters57%
    Congress38%
  5. No. 05

    Ban Congressional Stock Trading

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

    Voters87%
    Congress31%
  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.

    Voters65%
    Congress2%
  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.

    Voters71%
    Congress1%