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Trump promised to drain the swamp. But under his rule, corruption has only gotten worse, more blatant, more dangerous, and more personal.

Our political system has been failing us for decades and real change is long overdue.

You probably have a vague idea that big money is quietly pulling the strings in our elections, but do you know how?

Deepfakes could spread false claims about when, where, and how to vote. These manipulations are more dangerous than ever, but we’re fighting back.

In just 9 minutes, Ed Helms exposes the corruption at the root of the student debt crisis, and how we can fix it.

It doesn't have to be this way.

The vast majority of Americans are fed up with money corrupting politics — but how do we fix it?

Most Americans believe our government isn't working for "We the people," and they're right. Corruption is legal in America, and the system is dividing us.

Join us for a deep dive into one of the oldest debates in American politics: Is the United States a democracy or a republic? In this video, we unravel the complexities of these terms and explore their historical context.

Our system is dysfunctional. Politicians spend all of their time fundraising. Lobbyists and special interests have gamed the system to advance their agendas. Nothing is getting done in our country.

This is how we fix politics.

Alright, what is the filibuster? Here's why people won't shut up about this bizarre Senate procedure and its central role in our dysfunctional democracy.

Gerrymandering is a common tactic used by politicians to undermine the democratic process and ensure they win elections. We break it down for you here.

Following a 700-mile walk to protest political corruption, Renaldo Pearson was invited to speak at the Youth Climate Strike in DC. His message is simple: we need to 1) protect the right to vote, 2) make elections secure and competitive, and 3) end political corruption.

Violence will not fix our political crisis.

This isn't economic policy. It's extortion.

The lie business leaders tell themselves under authoritarianism

FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub is sounding the alarm

Trump’s new ‘flying palace’ — paid for by us?

The White House claims they followed the law, but the evidence suggests a different story.

Elon Musk isn’t just “cutting government waste”—he’s cutting the very agencies that have investigated him.

This is how democracy dies—not overnight, but by dismantling the institutions meant to protect it. Congress cannot stay silent.

It's crucial to recognize these signs and act before it's too late.

Congress has a responsibility to provide oversight, yet they have been largely silent about this massive turnover of our data.

President Trump's lies and misinformation about the integrity of our election have greatly damaged our democracy.

Wisconsin election officials—from both parties—are facing death threats for doing their jobs.

The threat to protect our elections is very real and growing.

We’re at a tipping point for American democracy: If authoritarian extremists gain positions of power in our elections, they can make it harder to vote, stop vote counts, or even refuse to certify the results of elections if they don’t like the outcome. But hope is not lost.

Meet Donna, a church-going grandma who suddenly started receiving death threats. Wisconsin election heroes need our help.

What's the real reason election workers are getting death threats? Billionaire-backed authoritarians are trying to scare election officials out of their jobs, so they can take over. Expose the threat.

Our political system has been failing us for decades and real change is long overdue.

Our government is broken, and we have to fix it.

Are you one of the 330 million Americans suffering from Electile Dysfunction?

Ed Helms wants YOU to “save the gerrymanderers” to ensure one party’s domination in politics… wait, what?! 🤨

Deepfakes could spread false claims about when, where, and how to vote. These manipulations are more dangerous than ever, but we’re fighting back.

A Fiercely Nonpartisan Virtual Gala to Protect the 2020 Election

An evening of conversation, culture, and consciousness on two of the most important topics of today: race and democracy.

Rachel Maddow discusses RepresentUs' new ad in support of the For the People Act, "Transmissions from the Future", starring Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom.

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow debuts the new "Electile Dysfunction" ad starring Mark Ruffalo, Jonathan Scott, and Jake Johnson, from anti-corruption org RepresentUs.

Our Constitution says, "We the people" for a reason. We have to remember we're in control of who we elect and to keep them accountable. Watch as former Lt. Governor Michael Steele emphasizes the power voters have to protect democracy.

“When Americans band together, we have the power.”

A country that remains unequal and unjust based on the color of one's skin is not a country that represents every American.

Lea y siga las instrucciones que vienen con su balota. No es algo divertido. No llama la atención. Pero es absolutamente esencial.

It'll be stuck in your head all day.

Michael Douglas on the simple solution to the division and corruption at the heart of our broken political system.

Jennifer Lawrence has a powerful appeal to all Americans: Voting rights are under assault in this country, and we must come together to defend them with the For the People Act.

Listen to Steph Curry, tell your senator to pass the Freedom to Vote Act.

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry have an urgent warning from the future: Democracy will only survive if we fight for it.

Are the people who run our midterm elections safe? Our democracy relies on impartially counting votes. This bone-chilling video shows what it's like to be an election worker right now – and why they need our help.

“Both parties are guilty of this … It’s just wrong. Politicians should not be picking their voters.” — Maryland Gov. Hogan hit up Gerry’s Partisan Pizza and joined us in speaking out against unfair and undemocratic redistricting.

Now that we have your attention... Here’s what you need to know if you are voting by mail this election.

After the official release of the 2020 census data, Max Carver explains why it’s critical we understand how obscene partisan gerrymandering disempowers voters — and more importantly, how we can end it before it’s too late.

Sarah Silverman won’t stop talking about assholes… especially the billionaires who buy our elections and the politicians in their pockets 🤭

Amy's bribing us with a cute video of her adorable baby because, well, we need protect our goddamn democracy! The stakes are SO high. Luckily, there's a game-changing bill in Congress RIGHT NOW called the For the People Act.

Hamilton's Leslie Odom Jr. has a critical message for every American.

LobbyWOW! turns political bribes into totally legal campaign contributions! LobbyWOW! is perfect for any issue, and works on politicians from any party.

Are you one of the 330 million Americans suffering from Electile Dysfunction?

There are a lot of people who hope America’s election doesn’t go smoothly.

It’s not hard for democracy to collapse. All you have to do is nothing.

When money wins, we all lose.

Rep. Jim Himes lets lobbyists and donors write our laws, so we decided to make a "generous donation" of our own.

David Bernhardt, a former oil lobbyist, was just confirmed as Secretary of the Interior. As Secretary of Interior, he controls public land and all the oil and gas resources beneath it.

Let's end the feeding frenzy.

Our friends, “Two Guys Who Hate Each Other,” are big supporters of the anti-corruption movement — and they’re masters of viral video, so they made this video to remind everyone to GET OUT AND VOTE.

And you thought finding street lights was frustrating…

America's only honest politician, Gil Fulbright, is back and more reliable (to his donors) than ever before. 🤠

This election season has left most Americans feeling pretty screwed.

We’re running Gil in the most expensive presidential election in U.S. history to make sure America’s corruption crisis stays in the national spotlight.

What would an honest politician actually sound like?

Shouldn't every politician wear logos on their jacket so we know who their sponsors are?

Gil Fulbright, Honest Politician, has a new mission: Protect his career politician friend Scott Brown from primary challenger and anti-corruption candidate Jim Rubens.

I'm a politician, not a miracle worker!

Net Neutrality, a free and open internet, and actual competition sound nice and all, but a dump truck full of money sounds way better.

What would an honest politician actually sound like?

Gil Fulbright is a satirical candidate running against Mitch McConnell and Alison Lundergan Grimes.

A vibrant economy: It's not for everyone.

I'll spend whatever it takes to keep my donor's bottom line safe.

Gil Fulbright is honestly heading to Kentucky to officially launch his fake campaign!

Here's what Honest Gil thinks about the people of Kentucky: Nothing at all.

Gil Fulbright launches his campaign at Fancy Farm.

Our government is broken, and we have to fix it.

Our government is broken, and we have to fix it. In this short film, Michael Douglas and RepresentUs Co-Founder Joshua Graham Lynn break down how our political system has been hijacked, why it encourages division and vilifies bipartisan cooperation, and why it’s made Congress so dysfunctional that they can’t even pass the most basic laws to improve the lives of Americans.

In just 9 minutes, Ed Helms exposes the corruption at the root of the student debt crisis, and how we can fix it.

Right now, healthcare lobbyists are legally allowed to buy our elected officials’ votes. As long as that’s the case, our representatives will continue to choose campaign donations over Americans’ lives.

Americans agree: our criminal justice system is broken. But most people don’t realize how lobbyists and politicians are keeping it that way. Omar Epps and Desmond Meade explain how our broken political system is making the problem worse, and what the anti-corruption movement can do to fix it.

Congress should work for us, not their portfolios.

One thing is clear: these retiring members say they can't fix the broken system–only we can.

Billionaires are using dark money to secretly influence society — and you might not even know it.

So that’s how billionaires and corporations LEGALLY launder unlimited dollars into political campaigns!

Can you guess how much time Congress spends fundraising for reelection instead of doing the job they were hired to do?

“It is legalized bribery and legalized money laundering.”

The Supreme Court's ruling in McCutcheon v. FEC gutted a long-standing law that protects our country from unbridled political corruption.

With this latest change, basically all of the DNC’s Obama-era anti-corruption reforms have been undone.

Sure, you've heard of lobbyists before, but are they REALLY buying our government out from under us? Well, yes. Yes they are.

With a new bill, Congress is effectively shutting down state efforts to ban toxic chemicals. In what we're sure is a completely unrelated coincidence, the chemical industry and its allies directed more than $54 million in political contributions to U.S. Senators, and their lobbyists may have written entire portions of the legislation.

Sure, Citizens United was a bad ruling, but what did it actually do? We take a much-needed, closer look at one of the most notorious Supreme Court decisions of all time.

Some special interests are spending big money to try and shut down the growing marijuana legalization movement — but who are they?

As the historic drought continues, one sector has a leg up in the scuffle for what's left of California's water: Agribusiness.

As it turns out, the whole "small government" thing goes straight out the window once money is involved.

Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton have both found different, but equally shady, ways to flout anti-corruption laws. Let's discuss them, shall we?

Let's let the guys who put people in jail for money write our laws! What could possibly go wrong?

Both President Obama AND Congressional Republicans are supporting a secretive agreement that would let 9,000 foreign corporations bypass the U.S. legal system and force taxpayers to pay them millions. Who says bipartisanship is dead?

Rep. Aaron Schock's career is going down in flames due to a corruption scandal. How is the rest of Congress getting away with basically the same thing?

Pharmaceutical companies donate millions to US Congress members every year.

From backroom deals to corporate influence, corruption runs rampant, allowing the climate crisis to spiral out of control.

Corruption doesn't just line politicians' pockets — it actively threatens our lives.

The message here is clear: If we want a free and open internet, we need to deal with the corruption that is money in politics first.

Despite attempts to conceal its contents from the public, we know that the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) would take money and power away from the people and give it to entrenched special interests.

One aspect that has largely been ignored by the media is the Kingdom’s multi-million dollar campaign to influence American politics.

The relationship between defense contractors and the U.S. government is a cozy one, and this is no exception.

He said what millions of us are thinking

Sound familiar? 🤔

You shouldn't have to buy access to your own government. That's why we're building a movement big enough to force our leaders to stop answering to special-interest cronies and start answering to the people.

The movement to put an end to the legalized corruption that's holding our country back is real, and it's happening now.

If politicians won't fix our democracy, you will. Thank you to all of our volunteers, activists, donors, and everyone who makes all our work possible.

Hear directly from campaign leaders about the results of eight key local and state ballot initiatives, lessons learned, the state of the anti-corruption movement, and a preview of what’s next. This will also be an opportunity to celebrate our collective efforts for the progress they achieved on these priority issues.

Represent.Us is a non-partisan, grassroots campaign to end the corruption caused by money in politics.

Welcome to Operation: MoneyDrop. Money talks in state politics, so we're speaking to our politicians in the only language they seem to understand.

We used a billboard truck to call out presidential candidates' big money donors in the days leading up to the New Hampshire primary.

The scariest thing about Amelia’s story is that it could happen to any of us.

RepresentUs bring together conservatives, progressives, and everyone in between to pass powerful state and local laws that fix our broken elections and stop political bribery. Our strategy is central to dismantling the root causes of inequities in our Senate, Congress, and beyond. We fight for democracy reform to end political corruption, extremism, and gridlock.

After serving time in prison, Desmond was denied the right to vote in Florida. Instead of giving up, he went on to lead the largest expansion of voting rights in half a century. Desmond Meade is proof that one person really can make a difference.

This year, there are more anti-corruption measures on the ballot than at any other time in U.S. history – and Americans across the country are already voting on them.

On November 6th, 2018, Americans passed a staggering amount of Anti-Corruption legislation without ever letting politicians get their hands on it.

April 15th, 2015, 3,500 people in more than 35 US cities stood together to announce the next wave of city and state anti-corruption campaigns.

The corrupt establishment had their turn. Now it's ours.

Political extremism is at a modern-day high. We need to make sure that our elections are safe, secure, and representative of the voters – regardless of party affiliation. At RepresentUs, we’re meeting that challenge head-on.

Texas state legislators heroically fled their state to prevent a massive anti-voter bill from moving forward. Watch these Texas Democrats risk arrest to fight for voting rights.

Watch as this Washoe County, Nevada, mom calls out city council for voter suppression tactics.

On April 15, thousands of Americans are coming together to turn Tax Day into Representation Day.

Represent.Us members helped South Dakota become the first state in America to pass an Anti-Corruption Act.

This is what our movement is all about.

April 15th is Representation Day: An annual, national day of action to build grassroots support for the growing movement to fix our corrupt political system.

“I am tired of elected officials putting themselves first … I am disgusted by the behavior of many of our leaders.”

Now more than ever, we must honor John Lewis, protect the precious right to vote, and get in good trouble.

This is a bad deal for Americans. Tell your Senator: Reject the ugly and corrupt provisions in this bill.

Political extremism is at an all time high. We need to make sure that our elections are safe, secure, and representative of the voters – regardless of party affiliation. At RepresentUs, we’re meeting that challenge head-on.

Is Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) the key to bridging the divide in our polarized world?

Americans don’t agree on much. So when a majority of conservatives, progressives, and independents all support a bill, it’s worth your time to listen.

Ed Helms wants YOU to “save the gerrymanderers” to ensure one party’s domination in politics… wait, what?! 🤨

Our political system is in trouble - and there are a lot of battles to fight in the coming months. But if we work together, we can win.

Make Election Day a holiday? Sounds good to us! 🙋‍♀️

Seattle voters just put a first-of-its kind democracy voucher system to the test – and proved to the rest of the country that big-money groups don't need to run our elections.

Congress is considering a comprehensive anti-corruption bill, the For the People Act. We're live discussing our strategy to pass the Act, and how you can help us win.

This November, voters across the country will have the opportunity to weigh in on several important ballot measures that will help shape American society for years to come.

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The Freedom to Vote act makes Election Day a holiday, bans gerrymandering, stops dark money — and does a whole lot more.

LEAKED AUDIO from a Koch-funded group: Don’t let voters know that the For the People Act “stops billionaires from buying elections.”

The Senate is back in action and it just announced its first piece of legislation: the For The People Act.

Enough empty promises, Mr. President. It’s time for bold action on the For the People Act. Give Congress a deadline, fight for filibuster reform, talk to Sen. Manchin. Get 👏 it 👏 done 👏

John Oliver is right, we can’t vote our way out of voter suppression.

The Senate just announced a landmark pro-democracy bill called the Freedom to Vote Act. It’s a massive leap forward in our fight to protect democracy.

As our nation faces crisis after crisis, the dangerous and damaging effects of our broken political system are cast in stark relief. Our crashing economy, skyrocketing death toll, and social unrest are emerging as Exhibits A, B, and C of our government’s failure to perform its most basic function: protecting the people.

How do we break up the duopoly and give voters real 3rd party options? Ranked choice voting!

As Congress scrambles to pass a last minute budget deal, we took a look at a few things they probably won't be bragging about.

Mary Peltola was elected to Alaska’s Congressional seat through Ranked Choice Voting in 2022. She not only beat 22 other candidates to get the seat (including Sarah Palin and Santa Claus), but she also made history by becoming the first Alaska Native in Congress. She is uniquely popular in her state, gaining the support and vote of Alaskans on all sides of the aisle – something achieved because of Alaska’s voting system, RCV.

Ranked Choice Voting helps bring in a big variety of candidates – even Santa Claus! Two very different candidates, deeply progressive Santa and libertarian Chris, ran in the special election to replace Don Young. They both support Rank Choice Voting – and each other. Despite their political differences, they both ran positive campaigns, showing how RCV brings people together.

Alaskans are known for their independent streak – and Ranked Choice Voting reflects that perfectly. After adopting RCV in 2020, a wider variety of candidates actually had a shot at the ballot box, leading to a breakdown of typical party politics and to a greater consensus choice.

"The problem is right now, without the ability in Washington to set those national standards for the country, we're sliding towards two Americas."

A functioning democracy should represent all people. Let's work together to give power back to the American people and fix our broken political system. Watch as Rep. Mondaire Jones shares a first-hand account of a failing democracy.

Wealthy donors and corporations have outsized influence over our political process - and Americans are falling behind.

From President Reagan to Obama, from George Bush to Bill Clinton —Democrats and Republicans alike have long talked about the need for our government to work for the American people, not billionaires and special interests. But empty promises haven’t gotten us anywhere.

Our political system didn't break by accident. It's going to take a concerted effort to ensure voters across the country are being heard. Let's work together to uplift every voter's voice. Join RepUs to get involved and spread the word.

Our democracy is at stake, here's what we must do to preserve it: understand what is happening at the local and state level, show up with your vote, and hold elected officials accountable. It's everyone's job to find out what's going on and do something about it.

The problem: Lobbyists played a major role in writing this bill.

A peaceful transfer of power is the foundation of our democracy.

This attempt to overturn a free and fair election is unconscionable.

As of mid-May, 2021, 394 bills attacking our democracy have been introduced in 45 states around the country, and 25 have already passed into law.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen explains just how bad it would be if the U.S. defaults on its debt and doesn't raise the debt ceiling.

Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) owns as much as $500,000 in Facebook stock — so naturally, he asked the Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen about the company’s bottom line.

Sen. Grassley voted to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act multiple times — but now he’s against restoring crucial elements of the bill.

It is harmful to our republic to continue to spread the "Big Lie" that the election was stolen from President Trump.

“Voting is a sacred undertaking. The vote is a kind of prayer for the world we desire for ourselves and for our children.”

If Pres. Biden wants to champion democracy abroad, we must first fix our democracy at home.

It is terrifying, and something that will only become worse in 2024.

Don't fight each other, fight corruption.

We need to criminalize corruption.

The group, Americans for Prosperity, is funded by the billionaire Koch brothers, and it just filed a lawsuit to stop the "End Dark Money" law from going into effect.

RepresentUs is a non-partisan, grassroots campaign to end the corruption caused by money in politics.

RepresentUs is a non-partisan, grassroots campaign to end the corruption caused by money in politics.

Lobbyists tackle Medicare for All, Ranked Choice Voting gains momentum, and another billionaire for president?

“They’re trying to take democracy and turn it on its head.”

More lawmakers need to set aside partisan differences and work together on behalf of the people!

A huge success for the movement.

Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno reflects on her experience growing up in Peru under the corrupt regime of President Fujimori and the troubling parallels she sees in the U.S. today.

He fought the far-right from inside the party. He watched it get taken over. And now, he's warning what comes next.

Thank you so much to the countless staff, partners, speakers, and attendees that made this moment a triumph for the democracy movement! 💪🎉 We’re counting down the days until 2025.

Unrig the System is the premier right-left event to solve America’s political crisis. It’s the brightest minds from across the political spectrum working together to fix our broken system.

Highlights from Unrig the System Summit 2018 in New Orleans.

Renowned academic Professor Lawrence Lessig highlights some key issues plaguing the American political system and the steps we need to take to solve them.

Hollywoods brightest stars gather to celebrate RepresentUs members and honor Adam McKay for his contributions to the anti-corruption movement.

Actress Jennifer Lawrence passionately speaks about the commonalities across the political spectrum.

Comedian Tig Notaro lightens the mood with a stand-up routine at the Unrig the System Summit.

Comedian Nikki Glaser lightens the mood with a stand-up routine.

During the Opening Plenary at Unrig the System Summit February 2, 2018

The summit’s final plenary session will be hosted by actor Max Carver and Nora Gilbert from RepresentUs.