American Promise

ICYMI: Our CEO, Jeff Clements, and Board member, Debra Winger, recently spoke at The Philadelphia Citizen's Ideas We Should Steal Festival in a conversation with Ali Velshi. Watch their discussion below to learn about our constitutional solution to protect the voices of Pennsylvanians—and all Americans—in our elections. https://lnkd.in/gzREgf3d

??Reminder: Don't miss our final Leadership Series of 2024! Join us Monday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. ET on LinkedIn Live in conversation with American Enterprise Institute's Dr. Yuval Levin to discuss the U.S. Constitution, mending political divides, and his latest book American Covenant.?Register below!

The influence of big money in our elections continues to grow, and American Promise Board Member Leila Blodgett has had enough. Recently featured in Marblehead Current, Leila shared her journey from frustration to action. With billions of dollars pouring into campaigns, she joined American Promise to support the For Our Freedom Amendment — a constitutional solution to set reasonable limits on political spending and ensure every voice counts. Read the article to learn more about her commitment to getting money out of politics: https://lnkd.in/eD2drJ-q

?? “Limits make sense because it’s the only way to protect the equal rights of all people, including those without money, to participate effectively.” We’re thrilled to have our CEO, Jeff Clements, and Board member, Debra Winger, speaking at The Philadelphia Citizen's Ideas We Should Steal Festival, in conversation with Ali Velshi. Today, we are sharing our constitutional solution with Pennsylvanians to ensure we protect the free speech of all Americans in our elections. Learn more about our movement: ?? americanpromise.net

"The major factor eroding American democracy is the truth behind the populist narrative of 'wealthy elites' versus 'the people.' The 2024 federal election cost more than $16 billion, compared to $6.5 billion in 2016. The money largely came from billionaires, corporations, big unions, and the wealthy donors who receive such loving attention from politicians." Check out our CEO Jeff Clements' recent op-ed in RealClearPolitics on how constitutional populism can fix the issue of big money in politics: https://lnkd.in/eEExQVUw

This year, our CEO Jeff Clements and Board member Debra Winger will join MSNBC’s Chief Correspondent Ali Velshi to discuss our movement to win the For Our Freedom Amendment — a critical step to address the influence of money in politics. Join us at the The Philadelphia Citizen Ideas We Should Steal Festival, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal on Nov. 14-15, 2024. With millions of Americans calling for reform and 22 states urging Congress to act, we’ll explore how Pennsylvanians, who overwhelmingly support our constitutional amendment, can help drive our movement forward. ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation on reforming our campaign finance system.? Learn more about the festival, and use our partner code CITIZENFRIEND for $10 off registration. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eeYN4F_G

The top 50 donors in the 2024 election have contributed over $1.5 billion. Our latest Campaign Finance Roundup breaks down the influence of these megadonors, the surge in outside spending, and the powerful role of dark money in shaping one of the most expensive elections to date. ?? Click the link below to stay informed ahead of #ElectionDay: https://lnkd.in/ecNTNqHT?

?? With Election Day just around the corner, it's time to uncover who's really funding this historic election—which is projected to surpass $15.9 billion in total spending. Most of that money is flowing into Congressional races which are expected to exceed $10.2 billion, while the Presidential election will see more than $5.5 billion. Check out our special edition of the Campaign Finance Roundup to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecNTNqHT

?? With Election Day just around the corner, it's time to uncover who's really funding this historic election—which is projected to surpass $15.9 billion in total spending. Most of that money is flowing into Congressional races which are expected to exceed $10.2 billion, while the Presidential election will see more than $5.5 billion. Check out our special edition of the Campaign Finance Roundup to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecNTNqHT

As #ElectionDay approaches, we invite all Americans to come together around a common goal: reducing the influence of money in our politics. For years, Republicans, Democrats, and Independents have united in a shared commitment to reclaim our voices and strengthen our democracy. Will you stand with us? Take your first step today by signing the Citizen Pledge and supporting the For Our Freedom Amendment. Sign the pledge here: https://lnkd.in/g_ufZtUJ