We need a constitutional amendment establishing a national referendum as a direct expression of the will of the people. This would counteract the obstructionist influence of corporate lobbies on Congress by demonstrating the will of the majority on issues of national importance.
Why is this important?
We need direct democracy at the federal level to counteract the influence of corporate lobbies on Congress. Apartheid was ended in South Africa only through a national referendum. We need a constitutional amendment establishing a national referendum as a direct expression of the will of the people.
