Steve believes We Need To
Reform Our Democracy
Steve believes We Need To
Reform Our Democracy
Ban Congressional Stock Trading
Limit members of Congress to diversified index funds and prohibit trading individual stocks while in office.
Overturn Citizens United and Ban Dark Money
Reform campaign finance laws to end unlimited corporate spending in our elections.
Independent Redistricting Commission Mandate
Require all states to draw congressional maps through independent commissions to ban gerrymandering.
National Ranked Choice Voting with Open Primaries
Let voters rank candidates and end closed party primaries, ensuring winners reflect majority support.
Enforce Presidential Conflict and Tax Disclosure
Mandate the public release of 10 years of tax returns and real time financial statements for anyone elected president.
Ban Federal Contracts for President’s Companies
Prohibit federal contracts or trademarks for businesses in which the president or their family owns more than 10%.
Term Limits for Congress
Limit members of the House to 8 terms and Senators to 3 terms to prevent lifetime incumbency.
Age Cap on Holding Federal Office
Bar anyone from beginning a new presidential or congressional term after turning 70 years old.
Universal Ballot Access Standards
Guarantee at least 2 weeks of early voting, no-excuse absentee voting, and automatic voter registration nationwide.
Ban Dark Money Shells
Require real, public disclosure of donors behind PACs and nonprofits that spend in elections.
48-Hour Lobbying Disclosure Rule
Force lobbyists and members of Congress to disclose meetings and contacts with registered lobbyists within 48 hours.
Lowering the Federal Voting Age to 16
Bring young Americans into the democratic process earlier to build lifelong civic habits and increase long-term voter participation. Sixteen-year-olds are going to have to live with the repercussions of todays decisions on AI disruption, climate change and the national debt, they should have a voice in those decisions.
Mobile Voting Pilots for Seniors and Servicemembers
Allow pilot programs for secure mobile voting, paired with paper ballots, to expand safe access for hard-to-reach voters.