Let's bring a level playing field to politics by overturning Citizens United. We are ALL affected by this.

I believe that too much money and time is spent during election campaigns. If we want to have greater say in government, we need to get big money, ie. corporations, out of politics. This committee would be a first step in the process.

Many politicians and their staffers in Missouri use their positions as starting points to become high-paid lobbyists. The rules in Missouri on how long a person has to serve in public office or work for a politician in office as well as gifts and donations to politicians are the most lenient in the US. One politician didn't even serve his full term. He quit in midterm to become a lobbyist. There should be a minimum of 3 years waiting period with 5 being even better. Our state and country are being sold out due to greed. We need to take it back and stop the hijacking of our country.

Eric Bell for Mayor of Jonesboro, GA

I would like to see PROGRESSIVE causes supported with money FOCUSED to a realistic goal, and not scattered in too many directions.

It is illegal for anyone to lie to Congress. We need a law making it illegal for Congress to lie/deceit/perjure or mislead Americans during elections and while serving in the United States Congress. Punishable by sanctions, fines and up to 5-8 years of imprisonment. The law for lying by elected officials can be identical in punishment as the law making it illegal for anyone to lie or mislead Congress. The penalty for lying to Congress can include fines and or imprisonment. TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 47 > § 1001 § 1001. Statements or entries generally (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully- (1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact; (2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or (3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry; shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_penalty_for_lying_to_the_Congress_of_the_US

To urge Moveon.org to endorse Bernie Sanders for President. While moveon.org does not have an official email I did find an email for media relations. The fact that this petition exists should get the attention o Moveon.org

So far we have two candidates running in for the Democratic nomination: Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Although I believe Sanders has better ideas, I do not think he is electable. I also think that given his title as a self described socialist (I am too), he would have a very hard time working with a Republican controlled Congress. Hillary, while being more moderate, could get a lot more done that could be very good for the nation.

We need to remove barriers to voting. Online registration would make it easier to register for all eligible Wisconsin citizens.

Bikes N' Roses is a non-profit, youth-led bicycle collaborative that provides mentorship and sorely needed jobs for under-served young people while promoting biking in our communities of Albany Park and Belmont-Cragin, some of America's most diverse neighborhoods. We were promised $276,000 in funding but when Governor Rauner took office, we were forced to shut down most of our operation. With just a few hours notice, we had to lay off 50 youth from 15 worksites, including the Bikes N' Roses shop and a local foster home. "Even though we lost all the money, we're still here. I'm never going to lose hope for the shop. I've put in effort and time, and this is my home." -Jassmyn Venegas, Roosevelt High School Senior Our youth are incredibly resilient. Many have stayed on as volunteers and they have resolved to do a 211 mile, 3 day bike ride to Springfield to help keep the doors open and advocate for programs like ours across the state. They'll ride 70 miles a day—partnering with community organizations, meeting elected officials, and elevating the youth voice along the way—before arriving in the capital to urge our legislators to pass a responsible budget that doesn't shut out Illinois' youth. To learn how you can help, visit us online: http://www.bikesnroses.org/

We need to remove career politicians, avoid long time deals between congressional members and special interest groups. Allow a wider range of americans to be involved in the government we elect. Congress / legislators will never pass legislation to limit their own control.

The Supreme Court thinks the super-rich and corporations should be able to spend as much money as they want in politics, and I disagree. Period. Let's take the first step to reversing Citizens United by making sure Oregon's constitution gives us the right to limit campaign contributions to politicians. SJR 5 would put that question on the ballot for Oregonians to decide.