THE VERB ACT: DEMOCRACY FOR ALL
IT’S TIME TO PASS THE VERB ACT.
American democracy deserves more than a patchwork of half-measures and empty promises. It’s time to restore power where it belongs—with the people. That’s why Rícky believes in something bold, comprehensive, and long overdue: a VOTER’S BILL OF RIGHTS, anchored by the transformative VERB Act—the Voting Empowerment, Reform, and Balance Act.
This is more than just legislation: It’s a declaration. A proactive blueprint to rebuild trust in our elections, remove systemic barriers, and usher in a new era of democratic dignity—for everyone.
1. A TRUE PEOPLE’S VOTE
Abolish the Electoral College. Enshrine the National Popular Vote.
Through a constitutional amendment, the VERB Act eliminates the Electoral College and replaces it with a national popular vote. Using ranked-choice voting, it guarantees majority support for every president—no more flukes, no more minority rule.
2. REGISTRATION FOR ALL
Automatic. Accessible. Protected.
Everyone is automatically registered at age 16 through the Social Security Administration. Same-day registration ensures no eligible voter is turned away. Voter roll purges are limited to verified deaths—no more shady deletions or disenfranchisement.
3. UNIVERSAL ENFRANCHISEMENT
No Exceptions. No Excuses.
Voting is a fundamental right. That means all U.S. citizens—regardless of incarceration or conviction status—retain their right to vote. Every prison becomes a polling place. No one gets erased from democracy.
4. A HOLIDAY FOR DEMOCRACY
Sunday Voting. Early Voting. Equal Voting.
Election Day moves to the first Sunday of November and made a federal holiday to maximize turnout. Early voting is standardized to no less than two weeks nationwide, ending needless disparities in access.
5. ONE BALLOT FOR ALL
Clarity. Consistency. Multilingual.
All ballots follow a unified design—split into federal, state, and local sections for ease. Every registered voter gets their ballot by mail, at least a month in advance, and in ten major languages including English, Spanish, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Arabic, Mandarin, and Farsi—because every voice matters.
6. ACCESS EVERYWHERE
From College Campuses to Global Citizens.
The VERB Act ensures all embassies and consulates function as polling sites for Americans abroad. Meanwhile, every accredited U.S. college and university becomes a voting hub for our next generation of leaders.
7. STANDARDS YOU CAN TRUST
Open Long. Staffed Fair. No More Lines.
All precincts open 6 AM to 8 PM local time, during early voting and on Election Day. Voting locations are equitably distributed, particularly in marginalized communities. And no voter should ever wait more than 15 minutes to cast their ballot—ever.
8. A LEVEL FIELD FOR CANDIDATES
Real Debates. Real Access. Real Democracy.
A non-partisan body will certify candidates, ensuring fair access to debates, forums, and media. And for those who show public support? Federal public funding, so they don’t have to sell their souls to billionaires just to compete.
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This is what democracy looks like.
The VERB Act is an invitation to a freer, fairer future. It’s about putting power back in your hands, and keeping it there. No more suppression. No more manipulation. No more excuses.
Pass the VERB Act.
Because the right to vote shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code, your background, or your bank account. It’s your voice. And it’s time they heard it.
STANDARDIZING BALLOTS
Rícky applauds Miami-Dade County for setting the standard in ballot accessibility, especially through its clear, multilingual design that reflects the vibrant diversity of South Florida.
By seamlessly integrating multiple languages into a single, streamlined format, Miami-Dade proves that clarity and inclusivity can—and must—go hand in hand.
But this should not be the exception. It should be the rule.
Rícky calls for the statewide adoption of this accessible ballot model, with necessary adjustments for local candidates and jurisdictions. And to truly reflect Florida’s multicultural reality, he proposes the formal inclusion of a fourth core language on all ballots: Português.
With this addition, Florida’s four major languages—English, Español, Kreyòl Ayisyen, and Português—would be equitably represented, affirming the dignity of every voter.
This is more than symbolic. It’s structural. It’s what democracy looks like in action.
With the establishment of a VOTER’S BILL OF RIGHTS through Rícky’s proposed VERB Act, this vision becomes policy. Inclusive. Standardized. Just.
It’s time for change. It’s time to PASS THE VERB ACT.