No matter your political alignment, the central challenge of a representative democracy is to ensure that elected officials represent their constituents. Can we say that about our senators and representatives?
Can you explain to me why a company with no operations in Minnesota can or should fund a political campaign in that state? Why a millionaire from California can buy an election by outspending her competition? Why committee representatives are allowed to take money from corporations directly affected by their policy decisions?
Take steps to publicize and limit corporate campaign contributions and to limit conflicts of interest in policy-making decisions. Make our representatives work for the people.