Demand a Truly Democratic U.S. Constitution: Reform for Fair Representation

The United States Constitution, though historic, is one of the most difficult in the world to amend and contains provisions that undermine democratic principles. The Electoral College distorts presidential elections, giving disproportionate influence to a few states and often overriding the national popular vote. The Senate, with its equal representation for states regardless of population, entrenches minority rule and blocks progress on urgent issues. The amendment process itself is so restrictive that necessary changes are nearly impossible to achieve.

For generations, Americans have called for reforms to make our government more responsive to the people. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is one step toward ensuring every vote counts equally in presidential elections. Additionally, expanding statehood and rebalancing the Senate can address representational imbalances. We must also modernize the amendment process to allow the Constitution to evolve with the needs and values of today’s society.

We urge our elected officials to act now and prioritize these reforms, ensuring that our democracy works for everyone, not just the privileged few.