Part 13/16:
Harper paints a dire picture of American democracy, citing issues like gerrymandering, the Electoral College, and campaign finance laws, which distort the will of the people. She notes that the disproportionate influence of low-population states—through the Electoral College—and the infusion of corporate money threaten the integrity of elections.
She stresses that restoring true representative democracy requires fundamental reforms, including campaign finance laws that prohibit corporate donations, redistricting reforms, and public pressure on elected officials to prioritize the needs of constituents over special interests.