Our Fights
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Protecting Our Freedom to Vote
Problem
In 2021, the GOP has passed dozens of voter suppression bills that make it more difficult for voters, particularly voters of color, to cast their ballots. Far too many Americans have lost faith in our government because our democracy has never worked for all of its citizens.
Solution
The Freedom to Vote Act would strengthen our democracy by reversing many of the voter suppression laws we’ve seen passed at the state level, make voting more accessible, and fight against the extreme partisan gerrymandering we can expect from GOP-held state legislatures.
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Ending the Filibuster
The Problem
For decades, the filibuster has been used to water down, delay, and defeat landmark civil rights legislation, including voting rights. Today, Mitch McConnell is using it to grind progress to a halt.
The Solution
If we want our government to be responsive to the will of the people and pass laws through both chambers of Congress, we must end the filibuster.
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Expanding the Supreme Court
The Problem
The Supreme Court is radically out of balance—not by accident, but by the GOP’s design. For decades, conservatives have been appointing judges and justices who would unfailingly carry out their right-wing agenda.
The Solution
Our Constitution doesn’t dictate the number of justices on the court nor does it take a constitutional amendment to expand it. A bill in the House would add four seats to the Supreme Court, rebalancing the court to better represent the American people.
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Restoring the Voting Rights Act
The Problem
Since our country’s inception, far too many Americans have been discriminated against and disenfranchised at the ballot box. In 2021 alone, one in three states have passed laws restricting voting.
The Solution
The John Lewis Voting Rights Act would prevent future racist voter suppression bills from being implemented.
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Preventing Abuse of Presidential Power
The Problem
Trump used our tax dollars to prop up his businesses and re-election bid, while inviting foreign interference in our elections. Unless we take action now, future administrations could get away with similar abuses of power—or worse.
The Solution
The Protecting Our Democracy Act would ensure that no president is above the law by prohibiting self pardons, preventing presidents from profiting from office, and ensuring presidents can be prosecuted for wrongdoing.
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Making D.C. The 51st State
The Problem
With 700,000 residents, Washington D.C.’s population is comparable to Alaska and North Dakota, states that both have 2 senators and a voting member in the House of Representatives. But as a district, D.C.’s predominantly Black population has no voting representation in Congress.
The Solution
Our government should represent its people. All of its people. The Washington, D.C. Admission Act admits the district as the 51st state.