Join the Democracy Awakening & Democracy Spring Movement and take action by adding your name to send a message to Congress, and if you can, join the mobilization April 16-18 in Washington, D.C.
To Congressional Leadership:
It’s time to awaken a Democracy that is accessible to all and is not beholden to big-money interests. We call on you to support these pieces of legislation:
The Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore and increase protections against voting discrimination.
The Voter Empowerment Act, which would modernize voter registration and ensure equal access to voting for all.
The Democracy For All Amendment, which would overturn U.S. Supreme Court decisions like Citizens United and limit the undue influence of money in politics.
The Government By the People Act/Fair Elections Now Act, which would amplify small contributions from everyday Americans.
And call on the U.S. Senate to fulfill its Constitutional obligation to give proper consideration to a Supreme Court nominee, including timely hearings and a vote by the full Senate.
Wealthy special interests are flooding our elections with unlimited, often secret money that threatens to drown out the voice of the people. Voter suppression, targeting communities of color, students, and low-income Americans, is running rampant. Yet Congress sits twiddling its thumbs. Now, the Senate is even blocking the simple fair consideration of a Supreme Court nominee. It’s time to demand action!
Threats to our democracy, like the Supreme Court’s decisions in Citizens United v. FEC, which helped unleash unlimited big money in our elections, and Shelby County v. Holder, which gutted a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, can be overcome if Congress acts. But Congress has repeatedly thwarted the will of the people and balked on passing popular measures to address these challenges.
That’s why the entire pro-democracy movement is coming together in our nation’s Capital this spring, from April 16-18, for a Democracy Awakening to demand that every voice be heard and every vote count.
CLICK HERE to sign the petition.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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