What Happened to Our Democracy?

Are you feeling unrepresented by your so-called "representatives" in Congress? If so, you're not alone. More importantly, it's true. And there's a reason for it, too.

Did you know that the typical Congressional Representative spends 3-4 hours per day on the telephone raising money? They're not in committee meetings. They're not writing legislation. And they're not working on constituent services.

They're calling donors and asking them for money.

And do you know why do your representatives are dialing for dollars? Because the average race for a seat in the House of Representatives costs almost $1,700,000, while the average Senate race costs more than $10,500,000. And politicians know that if they don't raise enough money, they won't get reelected.

Your Representatives Spend 3-4 Hours/Day Soliciting Donations

But have you noticed that your representatives aren't calling you? Have you noticed that they're not asking you for your opinions about legislation in return for a donation? They're only calling wealthy donors and special interests, and asking them what they want instead. So when it comes time to vote on a bill, guess who they aim to please?

Would You Pledge a Buck for a Bill?

Money Talks

Since shortly after the founding of the Republic, when George Washington warned of the rise of political parties in his Farewell Address, monied interests have been overwhelming the influence of the individual voter in American politics. And it's gotten to the point where today corporations, special interests, lobbyists, political parties, and the wealthy effectively write the laws, because they effectively fund those candidates who will do their bidding.

It's Not Just "Citizens United"

The Citizens United decision certainly made the problem worse. But so do gerrymandering, the Electoral College, the Hastert Rule, and limits on federal funding for elections. So if you feel that the government isn't responsive to your needs, you're right. It's because someone else is paying your so-called representatives more money to meet their needs instead.

The Supreme Court Has Said that "Money Is Speech"

The Solution

It's been widely agreed, since the time of George Washington, that the greatest challenge for democracy is preventing this money-backed concentration of power. And its most important goal is enabling the voice of the people to be heard.

But the good news is that the solution is right under your nose. Right here. Right now.

And now you can, and will, be heard.

Learn how here.

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