Dear John,

Last week, American democracy was pushed to the brink. Donald Trump incited
right-wing extremists to siege the Capitol. We urgently need democratic reforms
to make sure nothing like this attack on a peaceful transition of power ever
happens again. Take action to demand Congress make democracy work for all Americans.
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Trump and his tyrannical cronies stopped at nothing in their attempts to subvert
the will of the voters. And our existing laws weren’t enough to reign him in.

Now is the time to take action. The first step begins with impeaching and
removing Trump for his insurrection. As the new Congress is sworn in, they must
go further -- now is the time to build power to fix our democracy.

We’ve seen the danger of anti-democracy extremism. Take action to pass
comprehensive reforms to American democracy!

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[[link removed]]The good news is, the new Congress can act. Progressive leaders in the House of
Representatives plan to introduce the For the People Act as one of their first
actions in the new Congress.

This once-in-a-generation set of reforms would:

* Expand and protect voting rights
* Put the American people ahead of Big Money donors
* End gerrymandering
* Hold elected officials to highest ethical standards.

In short, this bill will transform our democracy to be responsive, inclusive,
and representative of the will of Americans.

The events of last week shone a light on the fact that the Congress must hold
itself -- and other elected officials up and down the ballot -- to higher
standards. People deserve a democracy and government that works for each and
every citizen.

There is overwhelming support to return power to the hands of everyday Americans
like you. Now -- with the memory of Trump’s damage to our electoral system so
fresh -- Congress needs to act.

Demand Congress pass the For the People Act for a better democracy!

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[[link removed]]Americans deserve an accountable government that puts their needs ahead of
special interests. The last four years have shown what happens when politicians prioritize
corporate and Big Oil interests -- the Arctic Refuge lease sale, COVID relief
bail outs for polluters and big corporations, ESA rollbacks.

People across the country voted for change in 2020. But change doesn’t stop at
the ballot box. Let Congress know that democracy reform will not be another
unanswered campaign compromise.

John, can we count on you to hold this new Congress
accountable for an open, honest, dependable democracy?

30,000 signatures still needed: Demand a democracy that works for all Americans.

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[[link removed]]Standing with you,
Ariel Moger,
Legislative and political coordinator,
Friends of the Earth

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