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The Strength of Democracy

The best antidote to authoritarianism is a strong democracy, and so I am reimagining our democracy for the 21st century. We must show up with the fight that voters feel in their hearts. I will introduce legislation as follows:

Turn Norms Into Laws: I will introduce legislation that will make what used to be norms into laws that Presidents must follow. This will include forcing presidents to divest business holdings, a reduction in unlimited pardon power, banning military use for political rallies, defining what is and isn't an emergency declaration, and codifying tariffs as the role of Congress.

Ban federal mask-and-raids: Ban ICE-style paramilitary raids on cities, schools, and homes. ICE agents cannot wear masks, must show ID, be in uniform, must have probable cause rather than racial profiling, and follow due process - for everyone.

Accountability for every crime: Keep every email, text, and memo. Investigate January 6th and MAGA crimes fully — anyone who broke the law gets prosecuted. No exceptions, no pardons, no cover-ups.

Undo government damage: Reverse Trump’s firings, purge of experts, and politicization of agencies. Restore career officials, scientists, inspectors, and ensure merit-based appointments. Set up a commission to make recommendations to strengthen institutions for the future.

Introduce a next generation Fairness Doctrine legislation that will tackle the unbalanced nature of digital lives and cable TV and undo the stranglehold that Fox News and others have over the country.