Warnings Against Article V Convention Are Heeded by States
Common Cause makes a powerful point about Article V. Several state legislative bodies rescind their calls for a state convention to overturn Citizens United…
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Controversy Inside the Anti-Corruption Movement
Anyone who is anti-corruption, is a Good Guy in my book. Before we can restore American democracy and hammer out solutions to the problems in our nation, we must get money out of politics — otherwise, legislation overwhelmingly favors wealthy special interests (regardless of which political party is in power). Unfortunately, even the Good Guys disagree. And sometimes they counteract one another’s progress…
Read MoreWill Trump Sign the American Anti-Corruption Act Executive Order?
President Trump promised to Drain the Swamp. But will he? Represent.Us has tried to make it uncomplicated. They have devised an executive order based on the American Anti-Corruption Act, which the President can sign…
Read MoreCenk Uygur Comments on Latest Trump Administration Moves
Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, gives his progressive view on the latest Trump Administration moves. Uygur is smart and funny, as he informs and lends serious insight — he will strengthen your political soul…
Read MoreIs a People’s Party on the Horizon?
Nick Brana, former political outreach coordinator for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, says the time is ripe to launch a third political party in the United States. In fact, he wants to draft Bernie Sanders for a new People’s Party.
Read MoreWhat’s the Problem with Money in Politics? | Represent.us
Money in politics… “It’s not about Right or Left, it’s about right or wrong.”
Read MoreA Reminder from Bernie… via Twitter
A tweet from Bernie…
Read MoreThe Best Democracy Money Can Buy — Watch it for FREE until 2AM on Election Night | Greg Palast
Watch Greg Palast’ new documentary, The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, on Election Day — for free.
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4 Worthy Organizations Added to the “Take Action” Page
Site Update: I’ve added four worthy organizations to the Take Action page.
Read MoreThe Real Threat to American Sovereignty | Robert Reich
The whole problem of money in politics is a boundary issue. Robert Reich explains how American sovereignty depends on healthy political boundaries…
Read MoreHillary’s Economic Justice Incompatible with Her Corporate Relationships | The Real News
“In response to Hillary Clinton’s acceptance speech, Bill Curry, former counselor to Bill Clinton’s White House, says that progressives must focus on building an independent political movement.” ~ The Real News
Read MoreHouse Democrats Take a Stand – In the Midst of a Big Picture
We are all so grateful to the House Democrats who are standing firm for gun control measures, yet what Jimmy Dore says in these two videos resonates with me. It is part of the big picture. Dore supports the gun control sit-in by Democrat House Representatives, but he sees some irony. You’ll see it too, as he draws comparisons between the sit-in Democrats and Bernie Sanders and also the Occupy Movement. Underlying everything,of course, is the issue of Big Money in politics…
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