03/11/2019
HR1 "leaves Republicans in the peculiar position of arguing that weeding out corruption, reducing the influence of special interests and protecting voting rights are inherently Democratic values." Of course, it doesn't have to be that way! Call you Senator and ask them to demand a vote on HR1! 202-224-3121
Opinion | Only One Roadblock on the Road to Reform: Mitch McConnell
Why no vote on the House-passed ethics and election reform bill, Mr. Senate Leader? “Because I get to decide what we vote on.”
03/10/2019
The "For The People Act" also takes aim special interest domination of our politics by adapting Rep. John Sarbanes’ revolutionary public finance proposal to empower small donors. The act would match their contributions 6-to-1 for candidates who participate in the system.
Democrats have their 2020 rallying cry and it goes way beyond 'dump Trump'
The historic 'For The People Act' unites Democrats behind popular proposals to expand voting and improve democracy. The goal: Never another Trump.
03/08/2019
The House of Representatives has passed HR1, the boldest democracy reforms since Watergate. The For The People Act includes small-donor public financing, both matching and voucher programs, like the kind that are working in Maine, Seattle, Maryland, and New York City to shift the balance of power away from special interests and to regular people!
03/08/2019
BREAKING: House of Representatives passes HR1! The historic For The People Act is a critical step forward in fixing our democracy so we can address all of the challenges we face.
03/07/2019
The For The People Act will limit the dominance of big money in politics and make it easier for every eligible voter to register and vote!
Election reform package will help limit the dominance of big money in politics
Just like serving our country in the military was an incredible honor, so too is serving in Congress. And this week, when we vote to pass H.R. 1, it is to once again help protect and strengthen the country that we love so dearly.
03/07/2019
"What commends H.R. 1 is its comprehensiveness. It brings together traditional reformers (with strong incentives encouraging candidates to rely on small rather than large contributions, and tougher disclosure requirements of who is paying for what ads) and civil rights advocates (with provisions for automatic voter registration, expanded early voting, a ban on unjustified voter purges and re-enfranchisement of those who have served felony sentences)."
Opinion | How will we repair our democracy after Trump? H.R. 1 offers a clue.
It is perhaps the most comprehensive political-reform proposal ever considered by our elected representatives.
03/06/2019
What do we want? Democracy! When do we want it? Now! The House of Representatives will vote this week on HR1, the boldest set of democracy reforms in decades! Make your voice heard and call your Rep today: 888-724-8879
03/06/2019
I believe H.R. 1 constitutes a positive power grab by the American people to return the power of “one man, one vote” back where it belongs — in the hands of the American people.
Rex Beisel: H.R. 1 should be supported
Rex Beisel offers support for H.R. 1, the For The People Act
03/05/2019
"H.R. 1 will increase access to the ballot box, end gerrymandering, and limit the influence of big money in politics."
Why We Need H.R. 1 | Crooked Media
If Democrats fail to act, we run the real risk of backsliding into voting restrictions that resemble those of the Jim Crow era.
03/05/2019
Be sure your name is included when we join with 71+ organizations to deliver 500,000+ signatures in support of the For The People Act on Friday!
Every Voice - Wrapper | Tell Congress: Pass The "For The People" Act
"A strong and healthy democracy depends on every voice being heard - from who can vote to who can donate. We, the undersigned, want our representatives and senators to vote for the For The People Act (HR1) to strengthen accountability and inclusivity in our politics."