Brian Boyle: An Amendment to Center “We the People” in Our Constitution | February 25, 2021
In a new Issue Brief originally published by the American Constitution Society, American Promise Counsel Brian Boyle says the current intersectional systemic crises — economic, political, and social — present another opportunity in U.S. history for foundational lawmaking. Brian shares why now is the time for Americans to… Read more
Political Cartoon of the Week | February 18, 2021
The widespread effects of big money political spending make it nearly impossible to ignore. Cartoonists, noticing the myriad connections between such spending and the issues plaguing our nation, have used their craft to highlight how big money corrupts our democracy, advances warfare, furthers climate change and, in general,… Read more
Rep. Raskin: Leading Calls for the Integrity of Our Democracy | February 16, 2021
Shortly after suffering the loss of his 25-year-old son, Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) stepped up to take the lead in the case for the impeachment of former President Donald J. Trump for his role in inciting the insurrection at the nation’s Capitol. A seasoned constitutional scholar, Rep. Raskin’s… Read more
Retired Senator Tom Udall Constantly Championed the 28th Amendment | February 12, 2021
American Promise is proud to work with people across the political spectrum and across the country — including representatives and citizen leaders — who align on our mission to get big money out of politics... Read more
Amendment to Give Voice to the American People Gets Rare Bipartisan Introduction in Congress | February 9, 2021
Amid ongoing political division in our nation, the unified call to end the domination of big money in our elections—supported by 75% of Americans—is overcoming divides in Congress, where it is the subject of rare bipartisan support. On Jan. 21, the 11th anniversary of the Citizens United Supreme… Read more
Reverend Dr. William Barber II is the Leader the Modern Civil Rights Movement Needs | February 3, 2021
Systemic racism, rampant income disparity, social segregation and a wide array of other factors support a system of inequality in our nation, in which the needs of the wealthy take precedence over the needs of everyone else. The domination of concentrated wealth in our political system further drives… Read more
