The Mission
"To inform, inspire, and empower the American electorate and citizenry through independent and accountable reporting, factual and academic debate, and the education of the public on issues relating to democratic equality, American culture, working class struggle, systemic inequalities, and other topics of import."
Position Papers & Amendments
Popular Polarization & Electoral Equality Amendment
Addressing structural hyper-polarization and restoring true democratic proportionality to the electorate.
Unitary Executive Power & Plural Executive Amendment
Examining executive energy versus monarchical creep through constitutional checks and balances.
Declining Judicial Credibility & SCOTUS Reform Amendment
Reimagining the highest court's institutional legitimacy and checking judicial overreach.
Foundational Values
Advocacy
- Democratic Accountability
- Rigorous Transparency
- Intersectional Solidarity
Cooperation
- Editorial Independence
- Economic Democracy
- Sustainable Growth
The Decimus Standard
Prioritizing the strength of argument over the identity of the author.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why the pseudonym "Decimus"?
Drawing inspiration from Publius in *The Federalist Papers*, "Decimus" (meaning "Tenth") anchors the project in classical institutional accountability while keeping the focus entirely on structural analysis rather than personal identity.
What is the objective of the constitutional amendments proposed here?
Each paper bridges historical Roman republican mechanics and modern American frameworks to offer practical legislative or constitutional upgrades for current democratic stress points.