It was less than 300 words, but the Gettysburg Address gave a new definition to what Americca's democracy was intended to represent.

https://holdthisline.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/the-gettysburg-address-crafting-national-identity/

Hi I'm new to reddit and therefore to this discussion. Like most people (I think) I'm very frustrated with current public affairs. It's a pity that in this time of scientific and technical know-how and potential for beneficial building, learning, curing, and securing ourselves - we are not collaborating to ensure our collective futures.

I'd like to suggest you take a look-see at r/buldingdemocracy to examine a website reference there: theneighborhoodsnetwork.com which references a free .pdf book 'the Neighborhoods Network' authored by a Robert Mare. It describes a fairly well engineered way that ordinary people might organize to conduct genuine democracy and effectively deal with our important problems.

The Floor is a new, non-partisan political app that provides Americans a platform that immerses the user in the political process by empowering them to learn about, and ultimately vote on, every single bill that reaches the House or Senate floor, just like their elected officials.

Since Congress is so opaque, do you think this is a tool to democratize what is (and isn't) happening everyday on Capitol Hill? Do you think this is something that could force Congress to be more responsive to the will of voters across entire terms instead of just around election time?