The billionaire class has a choice: invest in the America that made their wealth possible or undermine democracy to preserve their power. So far, many have chosen the latter. But history shows that when ordinary people demand accountability and fairness, systemic change is possible.

If America is to honor its promise of government “of the people, by the people, for the people,” we must confront the corrosive influence of extreme wealth and build an economy — and a democracy — that works for everyone.

The stakes are nothing less than the survival of the American dream itself.

Democracy isn’t just about counting votes; it’s about making votes count equally. The tools exist to end the era of politicians choosing their voters. All that’s missing is the will to use them.

“We the People” Is Not a Slogan—It’s a Standard

A Congress that can day-trade defense stocks, hide who bought their last fundraiser, carve their own voters, and float seamlessly into seven-figure lobbying gigs does not represent We the People. It represents the house account.

Shame has to come first. Then law. Then enforcement that actually hurts.

Ban the trades. Wear the donors. Shut the revolving door. Pay for performance. Lock in term limits. Outlaw partisan gerrymandering. And give the public an independent prosecutor who doesn’t ask permission to knock.

That’s how you end the racket—so the republic can finally get back to work.

Truth to Power