Hi John,

Corruption in our government has been a problem for a long time, and under the newest administration, it's accelerating rapidly. One of the few checks and balances we had has now been eliminated, thanks to President Trump firing 19 inspectors general. 

Our CEO, Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno, explains why this isn't something to ignore: it's really an assault on our democracy. Systems to ensure impartiality and accountability are being destroyed.

Coups don't happen by military takeover but instead by leaders who break the constitutional system, destroy checks and balances, and take power for themselves. 

We can't stand by while our democracy is under attack from within.