Demand Honest Politics

Objectives

Support campaign finance reform and anti-corruption measures. Vote for candidates who reject big money and lobbyist influence.

Get involved in local politics and hold leaders accountable. Educate yourself and others about how money shapes policy.

Demand transparency in government and corporate lobbying.

Promote civic education and encourage others to participate in the democratic process.

Back groups like RepresentUs, Common Cause, or Move to Amend that fight corruption and big-money influence in politics.

Research candidates using tools like OpenSecrets.org or BallotReady to see who funds them before you cast your vote.

Use databases like OpenSecrets Lobbying Tracker or ProPublica’s Represent to follow corporate money in politics.

Attend city council meetings, town halls, or join grassroots groups working for transparency and accountability.

Share resources like the Brennan Center for Justice reports or League of Women Voters guides on money in politics.

Push for local and national legislation requiring real-time disclosure of political donations and lobbying.

Volunteer with schools or groups like iCivics to build political literacy in your community.

Write letters, organize petitions, or use tools like ContactingCongress.org to directly pressure representatives.