10 signatures reached
To: The United States House of Representatives and The United States Senate
Congress: We demand a democracy that works for us
We the People overwhelmingly demanded change through our votes last fall. We want a government that works for all of us -- that gives us all a say and puts our needs ahead of special interests.
Now, it’s up to Congress to take action. We want our elected officials to support the For the People Act (H.R. 1) and make sure it's a bold, comprehensive package of democracy reforms including: independent redistricting commissions, citizen-funded elections, closing the revolving door between government and corporate interests, and protecting voters against discrimination.
Now, it’s up to Congress to take action. We want our elected officials to support the For the People Act (H.R. 1) and make sure it's a bold, comprehensive package of democracy reforms including: independent redistricting commissions, citizen-funded elections, closing the revolving door between government and corporate interests, and protecting voters against discrimination.
Why is this important?
Voters delivered a mandate -- and an opportunity -- to move our democracy forward. It’s time for Congress to listen.
We need a democracy where voters are protected from discrimination and can make themselves heard at the ballot box. A democracy where electoral districts are drawn fairly, so that every voter’s ballot is worth the same. And a democracy where ordinary Americans -- more women, people of color, and working people -- can run for office without relying on special interest Big Money.
Just imagine what a Congress that took our democracy seriously could accomplish. We must ensure that the For the People Act (H.R. 1), which the House of Representatives is introducing, is the strongest package possible of democracy reforms -- to make sure government works for all of us.
These solutions are already working in states and cities across the country -- many of them passed by ballot initiative with strong bipartisan support -- and we can’t let special interest groups and others who prefer the status quo stand in our way.
Add your name to demand that Congress makes a bold show of support for our democracy -- and supports the strongest possible version of the For the People Act.
We need a democracy where voters are protected from discrimination and can make themselves heard at the ballot box. A democracy where electoral districts are drawn fairly, so that every voter’s ballot is worth the same. And a democracy where ordinary Americans -- more women, people of color, and working people -- can run for office without relying on special interest Big Money.
Just imagine what a Congress that took our democracy seriously could accomplish. We must ensure that the For the People Act (H.R. 1), which the House of Representatives is introducing, is the strongest package possible of democracy reforms -- to make sure government works for all of us.
These solutions are already working in states and cities across the country -- many of them passed by ballot initiative with strong bipartisan support -- and we can’t let special interest groups and others who prefer the status quo stand in our way.
Add your name to demand that Congress makes a bold show of support for our democracy -- and supports the strongest possible version of the For the People Act.