Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Elect Democracy on 24th April, 2013 | 2 Comments
Share these eye-catching cards, and let’s work together to make corporate tax dodgers a ‘limited edition.’
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Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Elect Democracy, People Power, Not Corporate Power on 18th April, 2013 | No Comments
Update 4/30/2013: Congresswoman Barbara Lee shows off her very own “Do Not Disturb Democracy” door hanger. Please “Share” this photo on Facebook to spread the word. — Do Not Disturb… Democracy! We did it. Together, Global Exchange supporters from nearly all 50 states mailed over 600 ‘Do Not Disturb Democracy’ door hangers to Congress. »
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Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Community Rights, Elect Democracy, End Dirty Energy, Global Exchange News & Events, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, People Power, Not Corporate Power, World News & Events on 17th April, 2013 | No Comments
Whether one wants to reverse the global race to the bottom in wages and working conditions; expand access to life-saving generic medications; support indigenous rights; protect communities’ ability to combat global warming; or sustain family farms and defend food sovereignty, there is no shortage of reasons to act together on the TPP.
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Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Elect Democracy on 4th March, 2013 | 4 Comments
On April Fools day, prank with purpose: send your Senator and Representative a ‘Do Not Disturb’ door hanger to keep corporate lobbyists OUT of their office.
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Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Elect Democracy, People Power, Not Corporate Power on 11th February, 2013 | No Comments
Expired terms and partisan gridlock underscores the Federal Election Committee’s inaction and poor enforcement of federal election law. Reforms to support the rights of voters are likely to be met with political gridlock. Check out how the stalemate state of US elections, and recent developments that may prompt change.
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Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Elect Democracy on 7th February, 2013 | 2 Comments
On February 7, 2013, Senator Bernie Sanders is introducing legislation to crack down on Wall Street and corporate tax avoiders that are avoiding tens of billions in taxes every year by shifting profits to the Cayman Islands and other tax havens.
Meet the corporations that avoided $128 BILLION in taxes:
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Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Elect Democracy on 29th January, 2013 | 1 Comment
Last week, from coast to coast, broadcasts of stirring inauguration speeches were met with the demands of people calling for a real and vital change: Inaugurate Democracy: Represent US! Here’s a recap of the events that unfolded.
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Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Elect Democracy, Featured on 14th January, 2013 | 1 Comment
After a grueling election, record campaign spending and an odious increase of money in politics, it’s more important than ever to remind elected officials that WE (the people), not corporations voted for and elected them to office. This Inauguration Day, take action with Global Exchange in DC, SF, or anywhere by joining the online conversation using the hashtag #InaugurateDemocracy.
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Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Elect Democracy, Featured, People Power, Not Corporate Power on 18th December, 2012 | No Comments
2012 certainly hasn’t been boring! Thanks to you and the hundreds of other people who are part of the Elect Democracy campaign, we’ve taken action to free our democracy from the moneyed grip of corporate interests… Thank you. Here’s what we’ve done:
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Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Elect Democracy, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, People Power, Not Corporate Power, Stop Funding War on 7th December, 2012 | No Comments
Americans demand good paying jobs; corporations and the rich pay their fair share; protection of our social safety net; significant cuts to runaway Pentagon spending; and an end to the War in Afghanistan. We must not let up – we must continue to remind our elected officials who they represent. Together our voices can make a difference.
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