“Political Opportunity: A New Framework for Democratic Reform”

New report from Mark Schmitt for Brennan/New America.

What should a useable framework for political reform achieve? First, it should rest on an accurate description of what’s wrong with the current political process. Second, it should lead to policy responses that are achievable, if not today in the next five or 10 years, and that would also be effective. It should serve the dual purpose of creating a plausible legal and constitutional justification for policy, and conveying a clear and accessible story about solutions for the public and policymakers. Finally, it should not create further conflicts with rights to free expression, but expand and enhance every person’s freedom to speak about issues and candidates.

There’s much I like in this report, though what Mark labels “political opportunity” I would label political equality, of the “level up” variety.

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