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April 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Tracking the Attacks on Democracy from Within

Take a look at our news tracker to stay up to date Hi John, Since January 20, 2025, there have been 28 major attacks to weaken accountability in government, 15 significant conflicts of interest and corruption issues, and 7 attacks to undermine free and fair elections…all less than 1…

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April 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM

One Action You Can Take to Make the Government Work for the People

Join us April 10 Hi John, Democracy is under attack from within, and corruption is running rampant. It's on us to take a stand. You can help spread the word by getting published in your local paper. Join us Thursday, April 10 at 7 pm ET to be a part of an anti-corruption letter to…

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April 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM

A Brief History of Money in Politics

Hi John, We talk a lot about election spending around here. How it's increased dramatically over the years, how that means that politicians listen to special interests and the wealthy few, not everyday Americans…It's kind of our thing 🤑 How did we get here? No one woke up and said "I…

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March 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Why Is the Office of Congressional Conduct Currently Empty?

Tell Congress the Office of Congressional Conduct needs to be filled Hi John, Why is the Office of Congressional Conduct empty?  This office, which is an independent, nonpartisan entity, investigates ethical violations by Members of Congress. The Office was reauthorized in January,…

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March 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Ready to Stand Up for Democracy?

Join us April 5 for a National Day of Action Hi John, Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency is engaged in almost every area of government – our personal data, Social Security, veterans affairs, and more.  Well, enough is enough. It's time for we the people…

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March 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Should Government Officials Have to Use Official Communication Channels?

Take our poll Hi John, You've probably heard about the recent scandal of top Trump officials using non-official channels to communicate about military plans.  The controversy raises questions about why government officials were using Signal, an encrypted messaging app. Were they tr…

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March 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM

Your Right to Vote is Up for a Vote

The SAVE Act could come up for a vote next week Hi John, The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) is likely to be voted on in Congress next week. This bill claims to protect elections, but it actually makes it harder (or even impossible) for millions of Americans to …

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March 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Demand Accountability for Billionaires in Government

You shouldn't be able to buy your way into the administration Hi John, There's been a lot of talk about eliminating waste and fraud since Trump took office and Elon Musk took over. But these efforts aren’t actually about improving the government – they're about making sure Elon Musk…

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March 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Do We Have Justice in the United States?

RepresentUs CEO Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno explains the threat to our democracy from the administration defying court orders Hi John, Recently, a judge ordered the Trump administration to stop a flight sending hundreds of people to a prison in El Salvador. The administration ign…

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March 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM

This Is How Democracy Dies

By dismantling the institutions meant to protect it 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 …

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March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Tell Congress They Work for US

Demand your Members of Congress hold a town hall during the Congressional recess Hi John, Members of Congress work for us, their constituents. And as part of that obligation, they should make themselves available to listen to the public.  This Congressional recess, party bosses are…

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March 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Let's Make the Government Work for the People

Join us March 13 Hi John, Democracy is under attack from within, and corruption is running rampant. It's on us to take a stand. You can help spread the word by getting published in your local paper. RSVP for Thursday, March 13 at 7 pm ET to join an anti-corruption letter to the ed…

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March 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM

This Is What Corruption Looks Like

How Elon Musk is using the FAA for his own profit Hi John, The conflicts of interest just keep coming when it comes to Elon Musk and his role in the government.  Elon Musk's company Starlink may soon take over a $2.4B Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract originally awarde…

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March 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Urgent: Protect Voting Rights

Send texts to warn Americans about the SAVE Act John, You already know that the deceptively named Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) would create unnecessary barriers for millions of eligible voters, especially those who lack access to the strict documentation this…

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February 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM

What Conflicts of Interest Does Elon Musk Have?

We break it down Hi John, A Pew survey just revealed that 7 out of 10 Americans now view the influence of money in politics as a "big problem" – more than any other issue facing our country today. We couldn't agree more. Calling out big money's influence on our political system is …

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February 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Urgent: Protect the Right to Vote for Millions of Americans

Sign the petition to stop the SAVE Act Hi John, Soon, Congress will be voting on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act). While the bill claims to protect elections, it actually makes it harder or, in some cases, impossible for millions of Americans to vote.  The SA…

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February 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM

What the U.S. Can Learn from Other Countries

RepresentUs CEO Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno explains how a democratically elected leader can destroy democracy from within Hi John, Our democracy is under attack from within. We're seeing unprecedented threats to our institutions, the rule of law, and our system of checks and bal…

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February 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Take the Quiz: Presidential Corruption

How much do you know? Hi John, We all know that Big Money moved into the White House a long time ago — that's part of why you joined this movement, right? There's nothing new about presidential corruption, except maybe all the bizarre forms it takes.  This Presidents' Day, test you…

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February 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM

We ♥️ You

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February 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Weigh In on an Executive Order

We want to hear from you Hi John, On his first day in office, President Trump rescinded Executive Order 13939, which laid out a code of ethics for people working in the Executive Branch. Now, personnel no longer have to agree to things like not taking gifts from lobbyists, not being…

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February 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM

One Thing You Can Do for Democracy Today

Hi John, Feeling the need to take action but not sure where to start? We've got you covered 🙂 We have plenty of volunteer activities to help pass pro-voter initiatives and connect you with likeminded people who are as driven to fix the system as you are.  Whether it's your first tim…

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February 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Inside the Purging of the FBI

RepresentUs CEO Maria McFarland-Sánchez explains Hi John, With so much happening every day, it can be hard to know where to focus. But the purging of agents from the FBI should worry us all. RepresentUs CEO Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno breaks down what is happening, and the threa…

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February 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Sounding the Alarm About Musk’s Takeover at the Treasury Department

RepresentUs CEO Maria McFarland-Sánchez explains Hi John, You've probably seen the news about Elon Musk and the Treasury Department. This is extremely serious.  His personnel now have access to the U.S. Treasury's payment system — one of the most sensitive financial networks in the …

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January 30, 2025 at 9:51 PM

The Newest Form of Political Corruption

Trump's cryptocurrency corruption scheme explained Hi John, Old-fashioned corruption has a new look. On January 17, President Trump announced his meme coin, $TRUMP. What does this mean for Trump’s financials? How is he pulling it all off? How does it affect you? Let's break it down.…

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January 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Inauguration Photos Don’t Lie: The Oligarchy Is Here

How did this happen, and what can we do about it? Hi John, On Monday, the three wealthiest men on the planet sat side by side to witness Donald Trump's swearing in. The message was clear: Big money's influence in Washington is stronger than ever.   We're witnessing America more ope…

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January 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM

15 Years Later, the Damage Is Immeasurable

Citizens United has corrupted America Hi John, 15 years ago today, the Supreme Court decided money should rule our politics, not people.  Citizens United v. FEC (popularly known as "Citizens United") overturned longstanding restrictions on political fundraising and spending, granti…

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January 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Big Money's Hold on the White House

Our Inauguration Day pledge Hi John, The White House is supposed to be the People's House, but for too long, it's been a home for Big Money. A handful of mega-donors have way more influence on the U.S. government than everyday Americans, and the politicians who are supposed to repre…

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January 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Get Energized and Educated at the Rise for Democracy Teach-In

Saturday, January 25 at 10 am Hi John, Get energized and educated about how to be a part of the pro-democracy movement at the Rise for Democracy Teach-In.  On Saturday, January 25 at 10 am, you can join other members of the community to learn:  What attacks we might expect on voti…

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January 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM

It's Time to Wake Up, America

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January 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Democracy needs you 🫵

Join fellow Virginians January 21 Hi John, In 2020, Virginia ranked 46th in a state-by-state anti-corruption assessment. Citizens of the Commonwealth deserve better, and you can join the movement to make that happen.  Join fellow Virginians in Richmond on January 21 for Democracy D…

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January 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM

New Year, Same Old Corruption

Hi John, It's a new year and a new Congress, but the same old corruption still exists. Members of Congress can still trade stocks, even in companies under their direct oversight. This isn't a partisan issue: members of BOTH parties have profited hugely from stock trading while in of…

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January 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Is the United States an Oligarchy?

Spoiler alert: yes Hi John, When most people hear the word oligarchy, they immediately think of rich Russians draped in furs and dripping with jewels, maybe all sitting around a big table plotting. Possibly James Bond is involved somehow.  The reality is a lot more mundane, and a l…

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January 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Reflecting on January 6

Hi John, Today is the fourth anniversary of the attack on our Capitol – a reminder of how fragile democracy can be. Here are some reflections from our new CEO, Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno: We want to fix the broken system that let this happen.  Thanks for being a part of the mov…

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December 31, 2024 at 2:10 PM

Fund the Fight Ahead

Let's fix our corrupt system Hi John, Our political system is broken. Money talks, and the voices of regular citizens can’t be heard. Corruption is infecting everything from our politics to our healthcare, grocery prices, rent and more.  But together, we can stop the spread. To fix…

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December 30, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Our New Year’s Resolution: Save Democracy

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December 23, 2024 at 3:11 PM

A Personal Request

Help us reach our fundraising goal Hi John, I am so incredibly proud of the work RepresentUs did this year. Thanks to our volunteers, we were able to reach a record number of voters in places where democracy was on the ballot and educate the public about powerful solutions to our br…

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December 21, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Who Is Funding the Presidential Transition?

Demand transparency from Trump John, President-elect Trump is funding his transition team with a "dark money" group. That means we don't know who or even where the money is coming from. The American people deserve to know who is funding the presidential transition. While it's commo…

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December 19, 2024 at 3:46 PM

A Look Back at 2024

Presenting the 2024 RepresentUs Impact Report Hi John, In 2024, we set an ambitious goal: to reach more voters than ever before, open their eyes to the corruption in our government, and inspire them to rise up, join the movement, and enact powerful anti-corruption laws nationwide. I…

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December 17, 2024 at 10:00 PM

See What 30 Million People Watched This Year

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December 16, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Can We Count on You?

Let's break Big Money's stranglehold Hi John, We know our political system isn't working, and we have a plan to fix it.  But we need your help.  We're trying to raise $150,000 by the end of the year, and we’re close to our goal! Can we count on you to chip in?  Donate today and we…

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December 12, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Welcome Our New CEO!

Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno will take over as CEO of RepresentUs Hi John, Exciting news! Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno will take over as CEO of RepresentUs in the new year, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome her aboard.  Maria is a fierce advocate for justice and equa…

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December 11, 2024 at 8:50 PM

How Corruption Broke Healthcare

A brief explainer Hi John, Americans are fed up with corporate greed and the way it's infecting every aspect of our healthcare system. It's a deadly spiral – broken systems and institutions driven by corporate greed allow corruption to flourish. And who pays the price, both in heal…

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December 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM

How Will You Stop Corruption Today?

We're honoring International Anti-Corruption Day with a 3x Match Hi John, Today is International Anti-Corruption Day, and while we'd like to say the United States is a global leader in the fight against corruption, we can't.  In fact, the U.S. ranks 24th on the Corruption Perception…

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December 7, 2024 at 2:11 PM

The REAL Reason Egg Prices Are So High

Spoiler: It's corporate greed and systemic corruption Hi John, Unless you've been living in a chicken coop, you've probably noticed that the price of eggs has gotten really high. It's not just political propaganda – egg prices have increased almost 20% over the past year.   So, why …

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December 5, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Break Big Money’s Stranglehold

We refuse to let the corruption virus spread Hi John, Corruption is spreading like a virus. It's naked, it's obvious, and most importantly, it makes our government less effective and less responsive to us, the people it is actually supposed to serve.  Politicians won't stop it. Why…

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December 3, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Corruption Is Spreading Like a Virus

But we have a plan Big money is corrupting and rotting our political system from the inside out. That's because, in the United States, a lot of this corruption is totally legal. Things like: Billionaires pouring unprecedented sums into elections to buy influence and ensure their p…

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November 28, 2024 at 3:01 PM

This Thanksgiving, We Aren't Pardoning These Turkeys 🦃

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November 21, 2024 at 9:30 PM

[Breaking News]: Alaska Successfully Defends Ranked Choice Voting 🎉

A better political system is possible Hi John, Congratulations to Alaska for keeping Ranked Choice Voting and open primaries in the state! The effort to repeal was strong, but Alaskans pushed back and voted to keep a fairer, better system for both state and federal elections. The No…

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November 20, 2024 at 9:02 PM

We Want to Hear from You!

No, really, how are you feeling? Hi John, A lot has happened recently and we want to know how you're feeling. What are you thinking about the direction of our government and country? What makes you hopeful? What keeps you up at night?  Take our quick 2-question survey and let us kno…

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November 19, 2024 at 7:01 PM

The Power of Grassroots Organizing 💪

How Arizona protected voter power Hi John, We talk a lot about the power of grassroots organizing around here, and how we, the people, can come together to create lasting change. Arizona is a perfect example of how this theory works in practice. Thanks to the work of Protect AZ Voice…

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