If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why?

Why It’s Time to Ditch This Outdated System and Make Every Vote Count

Alright, let’s get real for a second. If I had the power to change one law—just one—I’d take a sledgehammer to the Electoral College. Not literally (I don’t need the Secret Service at my door), but I’d absolutely wipe it from existence.

Because, let’s be honest—how are we still letting a system from the 1700s decide modern elections? We’re talking about a time when people thought leeches were a cure-all, women couldn’t vote, and the internet wasn’t even a dream. And yet, here we are, still letting a handful of electors override the will of millions. Make it make sense.

The Electoral College: A Rigged Game

We hear it every election cycle: “Your vote matters!” But does it, though? Because thanks to the Electoral College, you could live in a state where your vote is essentially worthless. If your candidate wins your state, great! If not? Well, too bad—those electoral votes are going to the other guy, no matter how many people in your state actually voted against them.

This means that millions of voices get ignored every single election. And don’t even get me started on how it turns swing states into the political version of The Bachelor—candidates only show up to woo a few key places while ignoring the rest of the country.

[Explanation of how the Electoral College works]

Who Gets Screwed Over the Most? (Spoiler: Us)

Now, if you live in a big city or a state that’s not considered “competitive,” politicians don’t care about you. Why? Because they don’t have to. The Electoral College makes sure of that. Instead of every vote carrying equal weight, we’ve got a system that prioritizes geography over actual people.

And guess who tends to live in those “ignored” places? Black folks. Women. Young voters. Basically, the people who have the most at stake in these elections.

[The Electoral College’s Racist Origins]

The Argument for Keeping It (And Why It’s Trash)

Some people swear up and down that the Electoral College is necessary to protect small states and rural voters from being drowned out by bigger cities. They love throwing around phrases like “tyranny of the majority” as if democracy isn’t literally built on majority rule.

But here’s the thing: a national popular vote wouldn’t “silence” rural voters—it would force candidates to appeal to all voters, not just the ones in a handful of swing states. It means every vote actually counts, whether you’re in New York City or Nebraska.

[Problems with the “tyranny of the majority” criticism of Democracy]

So, What’s the Alternative?

It’s simple: whoever gets the most votes should win. Period. No electoral math, no backroom delegate deals—just straightforward, count-the-votes democracy.

Would it be hard to change? Yes. Would certain politicians fight it tooth and nail? Absolutely. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t push for it. Public opinion is shifting, and movements to abolish the Electoral College are growing. If we demand it loud enough, politicians will have no choice but to listen.

[Petition or organization working to abolish the Electoral College]

Final Thoughts: Let’s Stop Playing Games

We deserve a system where every vote actually matters. Where we don’t have to hold our breath every four years, praying that a few thousand votes in a swing state won’t completely overturn the will of the people.

The Electoral College has served its time (if you can even call it that), and it’s time to move forward. Our voices matter too much to be left out of the conversation.

So, what law would you change if you had the power? Drop it in the comments. Let’s talk about it.