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California is the least represented state in the U.S. Senate, John.
No, that’s not a hyperbole or some sort of myth — with our state’s population of 39.2 million people, California’s two Senators sometimes represent five, ten, or even forty times as many people as some smaller states. Folks from all walks of life, all backgrounds, all with their own stories and vision for our state’s future.
Is that fair? No, it’s not.
And it underscores the larger challenge our democracy faces. Thanks to Republican gerrymandering, the minority party can control the number of seats they occupy in the House. By overweighting rural areas in the Senate, a minority of Americans often control the Senate. And because of the Electoral College, a minority of Americans often control the White House. On top of all that, our Supreme Court is now the least representative body in the country.
That’s why it’s so important our next senator be a dedicated fighter who isn’t afraid to stand up to GOP leaders and who is willing to take the difficult but necessary steps to protect our democracy.
Steps like abolishing the Senate filibuster. Steps like expanding the Supreme Court. Steps like overturning Citizens United. Steps like passing DC statehood.
Our democracy has been tilting dangerously toward authoritarianism and autocracy. We need to revitalize it for the 21st century.
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At a certain point we have to say: If the majority of Americans aren’t helping shape the future of our country because of structural impediments or lack of representation, how long can our democracy really thrive?
I hope we don’t have to answer that question.
— Adam
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