I think this AI (Gemini) answer is spot on

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2. Yes. That's missing. Ending citizen's United would be a

...step in the right direction

But reform has to go way, way, beyond that.

I think the remedy lies in finding ways to inspire citizens to step up in ways that go far beyond voting. Ultimately, a seriously engaged citizenry is the counterweight. But to get there we need to be making some serious investments in supporting citizen action and citizen lobbying -- this doing everything on a damn shoestring is a formula for burnout. If we value citizen participation, we must create ways to support it with technology and paid professional services.

More on that here:
https://www.greatergoodusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/what_next.pdf