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Structural Reform 1.2 – Fighting Trump’s Authoritarianism & Defending Democracy
Donald Trump is not just a candidate — he is the current president of a movement that is openly hostile to democracy. From January 6th to ongoing threats against elections, free speech, and the rule of law, we are watching authoritarian tactics unfold in real time.
This isn't normal politics — it's a test of whether our institutions, our communities, and our elected leaders are willing to push back. We can't afford to stay quiet.
At a recent joint address, when Trump once again used the stage to promote dangerous falsehoods and stoke division, Representative Al Green was the only one to stand up and walk out. That simple act said what so many were afraid to: we cannot normalize this.
Likewise, Senator Chris Van Hollen recently traveled to El Salvador to raise concerns about democratic backsliding there. That kind of action matters — and we need more of it here at home. We should be asking: what are we doing now to protect democracy while we still have it?
The answer starts with structural reform — because we can't beat authoritarianism using systems that empower it — or the career politicians who protected those systems and got us here in the first place.
This isn't normal politics — it's a test of whether our institutions, our communities, and our elected leaders are willing to push back. We can't afford to stay quiet.
At a recent joint address, when Trump once again used the stage to promote dangerous falsehoods and stoke division, Representative Al Green was the only one to stand up and walk out. That simple act said what so many were afraid to: we cannot normalize this.
Likewise, Senator Chris Van Hollen recently traveled to El Salvador to raise concerns about democratic backsliding there. That kind of action matters — and we need more of it here at home. We should be asking: what are we doing now to protect democracy while we still have it?
The answer starts with structural reform — because we can't beat authoritarianism using systems that empower it — or the career politicians who protected those systems and got us here in the first place.
Protect and Expand Voting Rights — So Trump Can’t Rig the Rules
- - Automatic and same-day voter registration, expanded early voting
- - Restore the Voting Rights Act and enforce nationwide standards
- - Make Election Day a national holiday so working people can participate
End Minority Rule — So a Small Extremist Base Doesn’t Control the Country
- - End the Senate filibuster that blocks progress supported by most Americans
- - Grant statehood to D.C. and Puerto Rico so all citizens have full representation
- - Replace the Electoral College with a national popular vote
- - Enact independent redistricting to end gerrymanders that entrench MAGA power
Enforce Real Accountability — So Trump and His Allies Can’t Act Above the Law
- - Enforce strict ethics rules for Congress and the Supreme Court
- - Ban stock trading by lawmakers and their families — no more insider deals
- - Overhaul campaign finance to end dark money and corporate capture of democracy
Defend Free Speech and a Free Press — So Trump Can't Silence Dissent
- - Protect public media and local journalism
- - Regulate digital platforms to reduce the spread of hate and lies
- - Fight election disinformation and foreign interference — without violating civil liberties
Build Civic Power — So We the People Push Back
- - Fund real civic education so people understand how power works
- - Support grassroots organizing, especially in marginalized communities
- - Protect the rights of whistleblowers, protestors, and community leaders
Expand the House — So Every Vote and Voice Counts
Right now, we have the same number of House seats as we did in 1913 — even though our population has more than tripled. Each member of Congress now represents, on average, over 760,000 people. That means urban and diverse communities are underrepresented, constituents have less access to their representatives, and it becomes easier for lobbyists and big donors to dominate politics. Authoritarian movements thrive when democracy feels distant and unresponsive. Trump’s movement has gained power through these structural imbalances — and it’s time to fix them. Here's the key: the 435-member cap on the House is not in the Constitution. Congress can lift it at any time. Expanding the House would mean:
- - More responsive and representative government
- - Smaller districts where constituents know their members of Congress
- - A harder time for extremist factions to dominate national politics
- - Better representation for fast-growing, diverse, and urban areas
- - Restoring democratic power to working people — not just the well-connected
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