True democracy requires that those in power are held accountable to the people they serve. This pillar focuses on making government more transparent, ensuring fair representation, and empowering citizens to hold leaders accountable. From campaign finance reform to ethics standards, we aim to create a system where every voice counts and no one is above the law.
Key Principles
Campaign Finance Reform
End the outsized influence of money in politics by implementing public financing of elections, enforcing strict contribution limits, and requiring full transparency in political donations. Small-dollar matching programs amplify the voices of everyday citizens and reduce reliance on wealthy donors.
Recall & Referendum Mechanisms
Empower citizens with direct democratic tools including recall elections for officials who betray public trust, binding referendums on critical policy decisions, and citizen-initiated ballot measures. These mechanisms ensure elected officials remain accountable between election cycles.
Ethics & Transparency Standards
Mandate comprehensive financial disclosure for all public officials, establish independent ethics commissions with enforcement power, create a publicly searchable registry detailing disciplinary actions for law enforcement officers, and enforce strict ethics rules including caps on representative pay based on the average worker’s salary.
Voting Rights Expansion
Guarantee universal voter registration, establish Election Day as a national holiday, expand early voting and mail-in ballot access, end gerrymandering through independent redistricting commissions, and restore voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals who have served their sentences. Advocate for replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote system.
Hold Anti-Democratic Actors Accountable
Pursue impeachment, indictment, and prosecution of officials who conspire to undermine elections, violate laws, or betray the Constitution. Empower citizens to hold leaders accountable through strengthened recall mechanisms and initiatives.