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Policymakers should establish and enforce uniform standards to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

States should create a transparent and nonpartisan redistricting process.

Qualified candidates should receive free or significantly discounted media advertisements. They should also receive reduced postage for mailings.

Federal, state, and local governments should maintain substantial penalties for violations of campaign finance laws.

Policymakers should expand disclosure requirements for all funds spent on elections or ballot initiatives.

Policymakers should enact and update public financing systems for elections. This includes increasing matching funds, particularly for small donations.

Policymakers should expand opportunities for people to volunteer in their communities. This includes older adults and people with disabilities.

Social Security should cover all workers, including all newly hired state and local government workers.

Any changes to the determination and appeals process should ensure the following:

Employers should be required to automatically enroll employees in their retirement plans.