Going into the midterms,
the situation looks really bad
- Powerful interests can spend unlimited amounts of money to influence elections.
- Public attention is diverted from the fundamental problems: to reclaim the government, we must overrule Citizens United — PREVENT THE POWERFUL FROM BUYING ELECTIONS — and end trickle-down — MAKE THE WEALTH DISTRIBUTION LESS EXTREME — and those issues are barely part of the national conversation.
We’ve Been Had!
Powerful Republicans and Democrats made
government of, by, and for the rich
Now we have
- obscene wealth distribution that’s getting steadily worse
- huge, growing, unnecessary debt
- elections that are a lot like auctions
- terrible benefits, compared to many other wealthy nations — even though our nation could easily afford world-class benefits
- weakened Constitution
- counterproductive environmental policies
- disruptive, arbitrary, amateur foreign policy
The rich got richer – everyone else got left behind
We’ve Been Had!
Powerful Republicans and Democrats made
government of, by, and for the rich
Now we have
- obscene wealth distribution that’s getting steadily worse
- huge, growing, unnecessary debt
- elections that are a lot like auctions
- terrible benefits, compared to many other wealthy nations — even though our nation could easily afford world-class benefits
- weakened Constitution
- counterproductive environmental policies
- disruptive, arbitrary, amateur foreign policy
Votes speak louder than money
WE have the votes
Voters can pressure Congress
and take back democratic control
The Power of Voters
Between Elections
Democracy does not begin and end on Election Day. Although elections determine who holds office, the period between elections is when most governing actually takes place—and when organized citizens can have enormous influence over public policy.
Members of Congress, governors, state legislators, and local officials continually measure public opinion. They know that today’s public pressure can become tomorrow’s election result. History shows that persistent, organized citizen action has helped end wars, secure civil rights, expand voting rights, protect the environment, improve workplace safety, and influence countless legislative decisions.
Individual messages may have limited impact, but large numbers of informed, persistent voters acting together can become one of the most powerful forces in democratic government.
How to Reclaim
Government Of, By, and For the People
1.) Show Congress that we know how.
2.) Help enlist enough more people to get results:
We must raise public awareness of what’s been done to us and how we can overcome it.
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A small wealthy minority — with help from powerful Republicans and Democrats — took control of our government while the rest of us were left behind.
The wealthiest 10% now own more than twice as much wealth as the other 90% of us combined.
We are kept focused on crisis after crisis while the fundamental problem gets too little attention: our government has become far more responsive to money and powerful interests than to us.
But money does not vote. We do.
We can deal with today’s crises while we reclaim our government.
Votes are more powerful than money. We have the votes.
Find out how we can reclaim government of, by, and for the people at:
- Events — Hand out flyers or carry rally signs at No Kings and Women’s March events
- Put posters in public places
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ChatGPT is keping validated lists of congressional candidates who support:
- overruling Citizens United
- ending Trickle-Down — returning to highly progressive taxation
If you belong on the lists would like to get your name added, please email your campaign website’s URL to addme@us-sos.info
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