Joshua Graham Lynn

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Co-Founder

Joshua Graham Lynn has dedicated his career to building brands that create change for good through people powered movements. A seasoned storyteller, communications specialist and creative director, his work has been honored by the Rebrand 100 Awards, the Webby Awards, the American Package Design Awards, and the ADDYs. Josh has launched and managed numerous international brands and developed power-building platforms for organizations ranging from credit unions to sustainable communities, mobilizing millions of Americans toward a better future.

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An urgent message from our CEO

Nov 6 2024

About the 2024 election results.

Getting Dark Money Out Of Politics

Oct 29 2024

In episode 1766, Jack and Miles are joined by head of RepresentUs, Josh Lynn, to discuss billionaires' super PACs and their harmful influence on politics.

We can save the U.S. from anti-democratic forces

Aug 23 2024

We need laws that take power away from wealthy special interests and political parties and return it to the people.

Invest like a Congress member

Jun 20 2024

“Members of Congress who are serving the American people simply shouldn’t be in a position to trade individual stocks.”

Congressional stock trading law has unintended, but profitable consequence

Jun 6 2024

"We keep a close eye on the internet because making government work for the people is something that needs a lot more attention than it currently gets," said Joshua Graham Lynn, the CEO of RepresentUS.

The Hopeful Majority Ep 44: How to Change the System ft. Joshua Graham Lynn

Apr 14 2024

Is our political system corrupt? How can we fix it? Join us as Manu sits down with Represent Us CEO Joshua Graham Lynn to discuss this and many other topics. In this episode they talk about corruption in America, the establishment, populism, and more.

Going Deep on Fighting Corruption with Joshua Graham Lynn

Mar 1 2024

Though we dream of big overhauls, national change often comes after many states and cities sprinkled across the country come to the same conclusion about what’s best.

Hard History (feat. Joshua Graham Lynn of RepresentUS)

Sep 6 2023

Joshua Graham Lynn joins the The Daily Beans podcast to talk about the major threats to democracy and what the anti-corruption movement can do to stop it.

On Democracy in America

Sep 6 2023

Building a movement for democracy in America, giving people the loudest voice in government, and reforming city and state law to end political corruption.

Foreword to How to Save Democracy

Mar 23 2023

At its core, our work is about making sure the American people not only have a voice in our government but the loudest voice.

Ed Helms & RepresentUs CEO Josh Graham Lynn name the root cause of political dysfunction in America

Mar 13 2023

Watch Ed Helms and RepresentUs CEO Josh Graham Lynn break down the root causes of corruption in our political system, and how we, the people, can fix them.

Referendum Week: The Badass Grandmas of North Dakota w/ Joshua Graham Lynn

Nov 14 2022

In 2018, a group of women who came to be known as the “Badass Grandmas” got together to pass anti-corruption legislation in North Dakota. It showed the power of referendums at the state level to help fix our democracy.

Referendum Week: Direct Democracy In Action w/ Joshua Graham Lynn

Nov 7 2022

In 1778, Massachusetts voters took part in the first referendum in US history, voting on whether to approve a state constitution. We discuss how that very first vote contained many of hte hallmarks of direct democracy initiative — and look at America’s appetite for direct democracy through the years.

2020 All Over Again?

Nov 1 2022

Here are three midterms scenarios Americans need to prepare for.

It’s time to face the Big Truth

Jul 12 2022

It’s time for the media, influencers, politicians and concerned citizens across America to stop harping only on the Big Lie and get comfortable with the Big Truth.

Ballot measures and direct democracy

Jun 30 2022

We talk about how the ballot measure furthers democracy, how it’s imperfect, and what citizens are pushing for.

“Big Lie” Candidates Lose Big In Georgia

Jun 22 2022

These election results dealt a blow to ongoing attempts to undermine the 2020 election.

The Pathway to Saving American Democracy Runs Through Your Town

Jun 8 2022

Here is something Americans need to realize: The fight to make things better isn't just in Congress; it's in our town halls and our state legislatures. And the fight isn't about hot-button issues; it's about structural reforms—and democracy itself.

Despite More “Balanced” Congressional Map, American Voters Have Less Choice

Apr 15 2022

Where do we stand after 2020 redistricting?

How to Fix America’s Broken Election System with Joshua Graham Lynn

Sep 7 2021

This week we’re joined by co-founder of Represent Us, Joshua Graham Lynn, who talks to us about how his organization helps to fix broken elections, why we all need to get involved to pass the For the People Act and how if you really want to make a difference, you should become a billionaire!

Ed Helms: To solve our student debt crisis, we need to fix political corruption first

Feb 25 2021

To fix America’s student debt crisis, we need to fix our political corruption crisis. And to fix the corruption crisis, we need bold new laws that fundamentally reset how power is bought and sold in Washington. Enter the For the People Act.

The BoF Podcast: Joshua Graham Lynn on the ‘Vast Ring of Influence’ in American Politics

Feb 19 2019

The co-founder of RepresentUs, a non-profit campaign group, illustrated the corrupt nature of America’s political system and the crucial role of grass-roots activity in effecting change at a federal level.

Democracy Is Broken, How Do We Fix It? Joshua Graham Lynn

Nov 29 2018

The co-founder of non-profit organisation RepresentUs is fighting corruption at the state level in hopes that it will lead to changes in federal law.