Government for the People, not just the Powerful
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The Not Above the Law Coalition started when Jim Comey was fired, but its work is more relevant now than ever.
Our conversation with @Public_Citizen's Lisa Gilbert coming together to protect the rule of law: youtube.com/watch?v=2b5lVd7F…
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Appreciate @lisamurkowski taking a principled stand on Trump's threat to commit genocide. We need more members of Congress to show courage in the face of out-of-control lawlessness.
The President’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” cannot be excused away as an attempt to gain leverage in negotiations with Iran.
This type of rhetoric is an affront to the ideals our nation has sought to uphold and promote around the world for nearly 250 years. It undermines our long-standing role as a global beacon of freedom and directly endangers Americans both abroad and at home.
The oppressive, terror-spreading regime of the Islamic Republic must be distinguished from the people and the civilization of Iran. Everyone involved—especially the President and Iran’s leaders—must de-escalate their unprecedented saber-rattling before it is too late.
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Members of Congress who have failed to act own whatever Trump does tonight.
Congress can refuse to authorize wars. It can refuse to fund wars. It can impeach presidents and cabinet members who pursue illegal wars and order war crimes or genocide.
Act or own it.
@representus
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Americans despise corruption but often feel like they can't do much about it. But this corruption can be investigated not only by local prosecutors, but by Congress. That's why @RepresentUs we're helping constituents press Congress to show courage: represent.us/courage/
Back in 2005 I wrote a scathing column about a corrupt CEO named Andrew Wiederhorn, but I haven't thought about him much since. Today we have a new @nytopinion piece about him: After he got out of prison, he emerged as CEO of another company and, according to DOJ, stole $47 million that financed his 10-bedroom mansion in Portland with an indoor basketball court. He won't face prison this time, though: He then donated $100,000 to Trump's second inaugural committee, and the Trump administration fired the prosecutor and dropped the case. When will the public rebel against this banana republic kind of corruption? nytimes.com/2026/02/18/opini…
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Great to see Senator @lisamurkowski speaking out about the dangerous SAVE Act in Congress. We need to see similar courage from others. nbcnews.com/politics/congres…
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The Pretti and Good executions fit in a pattern of growing abuse encouraged by senior officials, and total lack of accountability. That's a recipe for escalating brutality. The answer to these crimes is not shuffling staff. It's ensuring accountability. open.substack.com/pub/mariam…
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ICE now has the largest budget of any US law enforcement agency, and the least accountability. An agent shot & killed a US citizen mom in her SUV today. DOJ can't be counted on to investigate. We, the people, need to push demand accountability, oversight: act.represent.us/sign/ice
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Congress has the duty and authority to exert oversight over DOJ. With Bondi's agency ramping up politicized prosecutions, we need to put pressure on Congress to do its job, ask the tough Qs, demand accountability: act.represent.us/letter/bond…
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Nobel Peace Prize winner, Venezuelan María Corina Machado, has stood up to Nicolas Maduro's regime, which arrests critics, rigs elections, and silences dissent. If Trump wants a Nobel, he might start by *not* copying Maduro's tactics.
BREAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
#NobelPrize
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The US political system has long been corrupt. But this administration is taking corruption to a new level. Big thanks to #MichaelDouglas for explaining. Join the nonpartisan movement for a US govt that works for the people, not just the powerful! m.youtube.com/watch?v=64WnNe…
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We can turn the tide on rising corrupt autocracy in the US--I know that from years of experience. But we need to move a lot more people who are on the fence, both within the system and outside it. Check out my new Substack post and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/mariam… @representus
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BIG $ ALERT! Congress is about to pass a bill pushed by the crypto industry (armed with a $140M war chest) that critics say could put all of us at risk of a big financial crisis. politico.com/live-updates/20… 1/7
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"Is Citizens United the case that made super PACs possible?"
"Actually, it is not."
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Check out our first highlight from the American Democracy Summit hosted by @representus!
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If they can handcuff a U.S. Senator for asking a question, imagine what they will do to you.
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BREAKING: CREW and 10 other groups sent a letter urging the House of Representatives to pass a comprehensive, bipartisan bill banning members of Congress from owning or trading individual stocks, bonds or other similar financial investments. citizensforethics.org/legal-…
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CLC experts took the stage at the American Democracy Summit last week alongside democracy advocates from across the country to speak on protecting the rule of law, advancing campaign finance reform, safeguarding the freedom to vote, securing fair maps and more!
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🎧 @joshuaglynn of @representus spoke with @edhelms on reforms that can give power back to voters and repair our democracy: “#RankedChoiceVoting is the most exciting one of all.”
Listen at 27:30 here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Live from @RepresentUs’ American Democracy Summit: @RankTheVoteUSA’s @KyleHermanOhio interviews @UpVoteVA’s @lizblakewhite about #RankedChoiceVoting in Virginia to refute disinformation spread by Ohio senators who tricked their colleagues into voting for their #RCV Ban Bill #SB63
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We’re at @representus' #AmericanDemocracySummit this week sharing how the For Our Freedom Amendment tackles the threat of money in politics. 💰🇺🇸
Proud to have our team share how we’re building a cross-partisan movement to put people—not big money—back in charge. #ADS2025
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The 2025 #AmericanDemocracySummit hosted by @representus is officially underway, and we’re here spreading the word about #RankedChoiceVoting.
Stop by our booth to learn how RCV gives voters more choice and more voice in our democracy! #ADS2025
