It’s Time to Criminalize Political Corruption

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Another brilliant anti-corruption video from Represent.Us. Enjoy and share.

“Before you go to the polls in 2016, ask yourself: Where are the candidates getting their money, and what do their donors expect in return? Then ask yourself: Do we want to live in a country where we have to ask that question at all?

Our first priority as a nation must be to make this kind of behavior illegal. Thousands of Americans are organizing to make it happen right now. Join us.” — Represent.Us

Learn more about the anti-corruption movement, and what you can do, at Represent.Us.

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JoAnn Chateau

JoAnn Chateau likes progressive politics and loves the canines. She sometimes writes fiction about Chester (the Alpha Bichon) and his friends -- with a dash of humor and dab of Poli-Sci. JoAnn's views and insights are tinted by her past profession in Counseling, Christian theological studies, and Library and Information Science training. Retired now, JoAnn enjoys the creative life.

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3 Comments

reasonablyliberal says:

August 6, 2015 at 10:18 am

Reblogged this on OK, Fine. and commented:
Re-posted from Aware & Fair.

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JoAnn Chateau says:

August 4, 2015 at 5:44 pm

Yeah. No more beating around the bush…! 🙂

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swo8 says:

August 4, 2015 at 4:35 pm

Now you’re cooking with gas, JoAnn.
Leslie

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“I support amending the United States Constitution to

Secure fair, free elections by limiting the undue influence of money in politics;
Protect the rights of all Americans to equal participation and representation, rather than over-representation of donors and special interests; and
Potect the unalienable liberty of people rather than new privileges for the largest corporations, unions, and special interests; and

I pledge to use my office to advance such a 28th Amendment in the ways and means available to me as a public official, including, but not limited to: sponsoring or cosponsoring bills, resolutions, or other legislation advancing proposal or ratification of such a 28th Amendment; voting in favor of such bills and resolutions in committee, subcommittee, floor or other votes; working to build cross-partisan support; and publicly advocating for the necessity of such a 28th Amendment.”

Contact your elected officials.

about

Medicare for All

Tell them to support H.R. 676. Keep your letter, email, or telephone call simple. In most cases, your message will be processed by a staff member. So, just briefly introduce yourself, say what you have to say, and end with a “thank you.” It should only take a minute. 🙂

A sample:

1) Hello __________, my name is __________. I live in _____(city)_____, _____(state)_____. I am one of your constituents.

2) It’s really important that you support H.R. 676, the ‘Expanded & Improved Medicare for All Act.’

3) Thank you!