About Represent.us
RepresentUs: The Largest Grassroots Anti-Corruption Campaign
RepresentUs is a non-profit organization that aims to end political corruption in the United States. Founded in 2012, RepresentUs has grown into the largest grassroots anti-corruption campaign in the country. With over 4 million members and supporters, RepresentUs is working tirelessly to stop political bribery, end secret money, and fix our broken elections.
The mission of RepresentUs is simple: to bring together people from all walks of life who are committed to ending corruption in politics. Whether you're a Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative, young or old - if you believe that our democracy should work for everyone and not just a select few - then RepresentUs is the organization for you.
One of the key ways that RepresentUs works towards its mission is by advocating for anti-corruption laws at both the state and federal levels. These laws include measures such as public financing of elections, transparency requirements for political donations, and restrictions on lobbying by former government officials.
In addition to advocating for these laws, RepresentUs also works to educate voters about the impact of corruption on our democracy. Through its website and social media channels, RepresentUs provides information about how money influences politics and what we can do as citizens to fight back against this corrupting influence.
Another important aspect of RepresentUs's work is its support for grassroots campaigns across the country. From local ballot initiatives to statewide referendums, these campaigns are working towards real change at all levels of government.
One example of a successful grassroots campaign supported by RepresentUs was Maine's Clean Elections Act. This law provides public financing for candidates who agree not to accept private donations - thereby reducing their dependence on wealthy donors with their own agendas.
Overall, there are many reasons why people choose to support RepresentUs's mission. Some may be motivated by a desire for greater transparency in government; others may be concerned about how big money influences policy decisions; still others may simply want their voices heard in an increasingly polarized political landscape.
Whatever your reason for supporting this important cause, one thing is clear: we need organizations like RepresentUS now more than ever before if we hope to restore integrity and fairness to our democracy. So join us today - together we can make a difference!
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