Corruption, Integrity, Accountability

Over the decades, big money has flooded our political system and our election cycles, reducing the power of the American people's voices. Decisions like Citizens United opened the door for unlimited amounts of money to flow into our elections, giving special interests greater influence over our government.  Too many members of Congress accept money from large corporate PACs or organizations that represent powerful special interests, including foreign-aligned lobbying groups. When elected officials rely on that money, they inevitably become more responsive to those interests than to the people they are sworn to represent.
That's why we need real campaign finance reform to limit the influence of special-interest money and return power to the American people.

At the same time, members of Congress are allowed to trade stocks in companies that are directly affected by the policies they write. Having access to privileged information while buying and selling stock is a clear conflict of interest. Most Americans agree that members of Congress should not be trading stocks while in office. It's a clear conflict of interest, yet it continues.   Public office should never be a pathway to personal enrichment.

Elected officials should put the American people first. Every vote, every policy decision, and every action in office should be grounded in what benefits the people they serve.

No one should be above the law. Whether you're a member of Congress, a corporate executive, or a private citizen, accountability should apply equally. We must once again hold those in positions of power accountable for their actions and restore the public's trust in our institutions.

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