Because this election cycle has been a sham, and every thing the establishment, media, and DNC has done has been to block Sanders. Bernie Sanders deserves just as much vocal opportunity as Clinton.

This is the first time in my life that I've been genuinely interested in politics and the democratic process of our country, enough to actually consider myself to be an informed voter. Super delegates directly impede democracy and the will of the people. For example, in the New Hampshire Primary Bernie Sanders defeated Hilary Clinton by a huge margin of over 20%. Sanders won 15 delegates to Clintons 9 however, because of the super delegates who have pledged their support for Hilary Clinton in direct conflict with the will of the people of New Hampshire, they ended up tied. Theses super delegates are elected officials and party insiders. Please tell these people that we will not tolerate them standing in the way of democracy by signing this petition. This issue goes far beyond one election and two candidates, this is about the democratic process that many of my peers are becoming a part of for the first time. This is about the right of the people to decide for themselves who they want to nominate for the presidency. This is about the country that we will leave our children and about the freedoms that countless men and women have given their lives to protect. Please consider adding your name to the petition.

We, the people, need elected officials who put people over profit. We need environmental solutions that prioritize our needs--not corporate gains. For this, we need a promise from ALL Senate candidates of Illinois that they will take no campaign contributions from fossil fuel companies. Sign now to make sure your representatives are listening to you, not to corporations . Tell them to #FixDemocracy!

A new documentary, (T)ERROR, raises critical concerns about the FBI's informant program. Congress needs to immediately review the FBI's policies and procedures. As an independent filmmaker and an activist fighting for justice for all people, we are appalled by the FBI's use of paid informants to entrap Muslims in imaginary terrorist plots where all the means, motives, and materials are provided by the government. These tactics create the illusion of safety rather than true security. And they have chilling impacts on our communities—pushing Muslims to shed their religious identity and shy away from civic engagement, and disrupting trust and relationships in social networks. The government is expanding use of these tactics to target and monitor environmentalists, anti-war activists, and the Black Lives Matter movement. This surveillance has terrifying implications, and endangers one of America's most valuable national resources--the free voice of the people. We're calling on Congress to do the following: - Create Accountability and Transparency - Review Sentencing and Prison Conditions - Reform Biased Policies At a time when anti-Muslim violence has tripled, we must investigate the ways in which our policies have contributed to this environment, and how they continue to endanger the lives of millions of Muslims in America. These steps are necessary, and are needed now.

If America is a democracy than the people will vote their conscience and pick the next president of the United States. Feel free to endorse anyone you want to. But when it comes down to it, you need to vote for the candidate with the most pledged delegates. This will ensure your place as a leader and friend to the people in the democratic party.

It is important that the people have a vote and our choice for President is proportionally represented!

It's become clear that the establishment has no interest in allowing an "outsider" to have a fair chance at the nomination. Superdelegates should commit to vote for the candidate who receives the popular vote, regardless of who that is. And they should publicly announce their intention to do that prior to casting their ballot in Philadelphia.

The democratic and republican parties, as non-governmental organizations, make their own rules regarding exactly how their delegates / superdelegates are distributed, and the extent of the power that each delegate truly has. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee, had this to say regarding the disproportionate power of the Democratic superdelegates: "Un pledge

We the taxpayers have been demoralized, and it's only a matter of time before complete chaos erupts at the current pace! I believe this to be the best way for America to remain on the right track while also ensuring our system is actually a Democracy, at the same time proving to the electorate that you're for all of it's people (you know, the one's who pay the salaries for all of the Government Officials!)

I am a 58 year old American citizen, who would like to restore OUR democracy. We are living in an Oligarchy. Last year I made the commitment that I could no longer stand idly by and let my country continue on this wretched path. Our political system is corrupt. I have no bribes to offer you. Summoning all citizens of Minnesota to join me in this fight.

Let the Massachusetts voters decide. As a lifetime resident of Massachusetts and as a registered voter I request that the voters decide the nomination.

The democratic process is too important to allow elitist favoritism to dictate our party's choice in the primary.