Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 20, 2012
Here is a list of the main issues that need to be addressed before our government becomes sufficiently democratic:
Campaign finance reform
Universal voter registration
Redistricting reform
Election integrity
Constitutional amendments (overturning Citizens United)
Senate filibuster & electoral college reform
Proportional representation
Instant runoff voting
More transparency
Shame the politicians in their home districts
I would add to the above list that we need to punish those representatives who have a conflict of interest. There should be consequences for anyone who takes favors or money in exchange for influence.