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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
July 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Together, Let’s Hold the Administration Accountable to the Constitution

This July 4th, let’s live up to our founding ideals Hi John, As we celebrate our 249th year of independence from a monarchy, what would our founders think if they saw what was happening today? The current administration is acting more like a king than a president, doing things like:…
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
July 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM

The Senate Just Passed the Budget Bill…Here Are Next Steps

Help spread the word about the dangers of this bill Hi John, Your energy is needed right away. The massive budget bill has just passed the Senate and is now headed back to the House.  This bill is a thousand-page monster filled with corruption and anti-democratic provisions. We als…
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
June 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM

[URGENT]: Tell the Senate Judiciary Committee to Stop Emil Bove’s Nomination

Someone demonstrating such a disregard for the rule of law should not be a judge Hi John, President Trump has nominated Emil Bove for a lifetime seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Bove is an attorney with the Justice Department and previously served as…
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
June 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Profits Over People

Say no to Trump’s money-making scams Hi John, While everyday Americans struggle to get by, the Trump family is using the office of the presidency to rake in millions of dollars.  Say NO to the scams putting profit ahead of the American people.  The latest? Trump Mobile. The family …
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
June 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Sorry to Bug You Again

This budget bill is just THAT bad Hi John, I know we just reached out about this, but the Senate is voting on this dangerous bill soon and we need to act now.  The "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act is a thousand-page monstrosity. And buried in it is a provision that blocks federal courts…
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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
June 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM

This Isn’t Democracy.

How the administration is using the tactics or organized crime to consolidate power Hi John, The Trump administration ran on a promise to fight corruption. Instead, they're perfecting it. In Trump's America, there are rewards for loyalty and punishment for dissent. It's reminiscent …
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
June 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Sign the Pledge: No Kings in America 🇺🇲

Power should rest with the people Hi John, Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire to rule the country, and this weekend, when he federalized the National Guard and sent them to Los Angeles, we witnessed the latest escalation in his attempts to intimidate, consolidate power, a…
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
June 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Say No to the Dangerous Budget Bill

Tell your senators you don’t want this bill to pass as is Hi John, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act just passed the House and is now under Senate review.  Don't let the name fool you.  Hidden in this thousand-page monstrosity are provisions that enrich Trump and his inner circle at th…
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
June 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Due Process, Explained

And why it matters now more than ever Hi John, Imagine being accused of a crime and the government detains or deports you without giving you a chance to respond. No evidence. No hearing. No appeal.  No due process. That kind of power move isn't just unfair. It's unconstitutional. At…
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
May 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM

Congress Needs to Do Something About This Airplane ✈️

Presidents shouldn't accept lavish gifts from foreign countries Hi John, When was the last time a foreign government gave you a multimillion dollar gift? Well, if you're President Trump, you can answer "really recently, thanks."  Just a few weeks ago, the U.S. government accepted a…
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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
May 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM

The Opportunity We Have

It’s time to imagine a better future Hi John, Right now, our country is at a crossroads. Political tribalism is dividing our nation like never before and corrupt leaders are attempting to dismantle our democracy, and capture it for their own gain.  But in moments of crisis, it's all…
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  Sue Fothergill, RepresentUs · [email protected]
May 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM

🧾 The Receipts: What We've Accomplished in 2025 (So Far!)

Here's how we've been working to create a more accountable government Hi John, At our town hall recently, more than 250 people gathered to hear RepresentUs CEO Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno speak about our bold vision for the future and reflect on everything we've accomplished toge…
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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
May 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM

American Democracy Summit Has Started

And we’re feeling inspired Hi John, Yesterday, our CEO, Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno, kicked off day one of American Democracy Summit with an incredibly inspiring speech. She spoke about growing up in Peru and how it gave her a firsthand look at what happens when a dictator seizes…
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
May 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Take the Quiz: How Will the SAVE Act Affect You?

How much do you know about the new voter ID bill? Hi John, The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) claims to protect the integrity of our elections, but, in reality, it just serves to make voting harder and potentially disenfranchise millions of Americans.  Wonderin…
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
May 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Tell Congress: No More Trading Stocks

Support the Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act Hi John, If there's one thing most Americans can agree on, it's that members of Congress shouldn't be able to leverage the power of their office to get rich.  When polled, 86% of Americans said that members of Congress should…
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  RepresentUs · [email protected]
May 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM

More Than 100 Days of Corruption (and Counting)

Let's break down the administration's actions Hi John, Donald Trump has been president for a little more than 100 days, but he's managed to fit in enough corruption for 100 years. He's used the power of the presidency to line his own pockets in unprecedented ways. This corruption be…
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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM

FLASH SALE: 50% Off American Democracy Summit 2025

Join us May 14-16 in Phoenix Hi John, American Democracy Summit 2025 is bringing together leaders from across the political spectrum to discuss the best way to meet our current moment, and you're invited.  The summit will include sessions around how to stand up to authoritarianism,…
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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
April 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM

How Can We Solve the Problems Facing the Country?

Announcing American Democracy Summit 2025 Hi John, We are facing unprecedented times as a nation. The administration is ignoring laws, corruption is running rampant, and faith in our democracy is low.  But that doesn’t mean that we're powerless. In just two weeks in Phoenix, Repres…
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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
April 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM

When the Courts Are Ignored, No One Is Safe

Due process shouldn’t be up for debate Hi John, Imagine this: your spouse is picking up the kids from school when the government detains them, sends them to a prison in El Salvador, and refuses to return them, even when the Supreme Court orders the government to do so. That's not f…
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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM

🌍How Big Money Impacts Climate Policy

We break it down Hi John, To be pro-environment, we must be anti-corruption.  It's impossible to talk about the root causes of climate change without talking about corruption. Big Money is a big driver of how the government handles climate issues and when Big Money rigs the system …
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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
April 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM

We Want to Hear from You

Take our 2-question survey Hi John, With everything that's happening each day (and sometimes each hour) the continued attacks on our rights, freedom, and even the rule of law, can all feel incredibly overwhelming.  We feel it too, and we want you to know that we're with you and we'r…
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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM

Stop Voter Suppression

Tell your Senators to vote NO on the SAVE Act Hi John, Have you ever changed your last name or do you know anyone who has? Then guess what – it might get harder to vote. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) has passed the House but not the Senate. We can still s…
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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  Ben Levinsohn, RepresentUs · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]
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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