Development could focus on the middle-class / higher education to build sustainable democracies
Civil grand juries could help keep government accountable
Freedom of speech could be protected
Penalties could occur for harassing, intimidating, threatening, etc. election workers / volunteers
Legislatures could learn from democratic lawmakers in other countries
Censorship could instead lead to discussion / debate / engagement
Blockchain could create secure and transportable identification, health, land, education, financial, voting, and employment records
News organizations / media / companies could not take money from authoritarian regimes
Permanent NGOs with local professionals could be established in countries to encourage peace and democracy
Economic development could or could not lead to democracy
Democracies could not have ethnic / tribal / religious political parties
Companies / people could not bribe, give donations, and/or gifts to government officials
Offshore banking / dark money could be reformed to prevent corruption / crime / terrorism / human trafficking / tax evasion / wars / repressive and corrupt governments
Debate / critical thinking / logic could be taught
Authoritarian states could or could not create economic growth
Citizens could access government records
Policymaking could be open and collaborative
Civics education could be a part of school curriculums
Decentralization could or could not lead to better government
Meritocratic recruitment/rewards/wages/benefits, smaller government, intrinsic motivation, decentralization, and performance monitoring/auditing/feedback could improve governments
Schools could be democratic
Reliability and accuracy of voting systems could be improved / explained to citizens
Voting could be accessible and accurate for citizens
Diverse citizens could make recommendations on laws
Media opinion pieces could be factually accurate
Lotteries could be used to fill (student) government seats
Consulting, lobbying, law firms, banks, and public relations companies could not assist authoritarian governments, corruption, organized crime, or have unethical practices
Democracy vouchers could be a part of campaign finance
Elections and/or legislatures could have gender and/or diversity quotas
Identity verification could be required on social media platforms
Local investigative reporting and newspapers could be funded by philanthropy / become nonprofit / have a sustainable business model
Think tanks and investigative reporting could be strengthened in developing countries
Government agencies, schools, hospitals, police, universities, foundations, prisons, workplaces, elections, judiciary systems, and nonprofits could collect, publicize, and use citizen feedback
Small-dollar contributions could be based on how politicians vote
Small dollar funding could support political campaigns
Direct democracy
Individuals and organizations could track, oppose, or endorse legislation online
Governments, scientists, and institutions could have transparent and online data
Committee staff members could be selected by a nonpartisan House or Senate administrator
Congressional districts could be redrawn by an independent, non- or bipartisan commission
