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How Trump Used Fear to Push His Agenda Through Congress
Trump’s legislative victories weren’t built on persuasion or policy—they were driven by fear. See how intimidation reshaped the balance of power in Congress.
Trump Must Go Before It’s Too Late. The 25th Amendment Is The Way Out.
Trump’s erratic behavior demands a serious conversation about the 25th Amendment and the responsibility of leaders to act before it’s too late.
Recall Trump’s Congressional Enablers This Year
Explore how a recall campaign in eligible states could challenge Trump’s congressional supporters and defend the Constitution before 2026.
How Are Members of Congress Elected—and Could We Do Better?
Hardly anyone is thrilled with the U.S. political campaign system—candidates grovel for donations, funders feel drained, and voters are caught in a storm of negativity. But what if there was a way out? This post proposes a revolutionary, Constitution-backed alternative: stop electing Congress and start selecting its members, just like juries.
Should Congress Meet Outside of Washington DC?
Learn what author Joe Rothstein has to say about this unconventional approach to Congress meeting outside of Washington and the possible benefits to Americans
Here’s What’s Really Crazy About Congress: It Takes So Few Votes to Get There
Over the past decade 80 to 85% of eligible voters have not participated in the elections that are key to who serves in Congress. Members are winning tickets to national power with fly spec percentages of constituent support. That’s the bad news. The good news is that fixes are doable without a constitutional amendment, or judicial decisions, or mostly without even legislative action.
Abolish the Insidious 30 Second Political TV Spot
Learn why Joe Rothstein argued that the FCC should make it illegal for TV stations to run 30 second political ads. Find out how 60 seconds can save our democracy and encourage more thoughtful messaging in political campaigns.