Represent.Us
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| Founder | Josh Silver |
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| Type | Advocacy |
| Purpose | Anti-Corruption Reform, Lobbying Reform, Government Transparency |
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| Website | represent |
Represent.Us is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization founded in November, 2012 whose stated mission is “to pass tough anti-corruption laws in cities and states across America, and end the legalized corruption that has come to define modern politics.” Represent.Us advocates for state and local laws, often using the ballot initiative process, based on model legislation called the American Anti-Corruption Act—a proposal to overhaul lobbying, transparency, and campaign finance laws.
Represent.Us is headquartered in Florence, Massachusetts, and supported by a national network of volunteer-led chapters.
Represent.Us proposes the passage of anti-corruption laws through the ballot initiative process in cities and states in order to avoid political gridlock at the Congressional level. These laws, based on model legislation called the American Anti Corruption Act, are designed “to protect communities from corruption and build momentum for national reform.” Locally initiated ballot measures allow citizens to vote on Represent.Us’ policy proposal directly.
Represent.Us places a heavy emphasis on grassroots organizing, employing a staff of organizers to help manage a national network of volunteers and volunteer-led chapters. The organization also relies on a large social media following through platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Reddit to draw attention to its public education and advocacy campaigns.
Represent.Us is a nonpartisan organization with a board, staff, and membership composed of liberals, conservatives, and independents. The organization does not endorse or oppose political candidates in an effort to maintain a nonpartisan stance.
Represent.Us includes two separate but closely affiliated entities, Represent.Us Education Fund 501(c)(3) and Represent.Us 501(c)(4):
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