To: Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-7)
Rep. Velazquez, please act now!
I urge you to stand up for our democracy and co-sponsor an amendment to overturn Citizens United and rein in corporate power in our democracy. You have consistently and bravely represented the rights of us, your neighbors and supporters, in so many areas of governance. Please be brave for us once again. Preserve our voice. The true Citizens - United.
Why is this important?
Unlimited, often secret spending from billionaires and multinational corporations has fundamentally changed the nature of elections and the focus and priorities of our government. If we do not act, money will continue to overwhelm the voices of individual Americans. If elections are determined by the highest bidder, rather than the individual voter, than we have failed as a democracy. If you still believe that our government is of the people, by the people, and for the people, then please sign my petition urging support for Congress to overturn Citizens United by introducing a Constitutional Amendment to clearly establish that money is not speech, and that human beings, not corporations, are persons entitled to constitutional rights.