As Congress convened on January 3, 2025, and Inauguration Day unfolds today, January 20, we are reminded of the glaring divide in this country. The inauguration, while presented as a moment of unity and power, is ultimately a sham—a spectacle where corporate interests and billionaires remain in control, pushing policies that serve the wealthiest few rather than the needs of the many.
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For 15 years, the Citizens United v. FEC decision has allowed corporate money to flood our elections, drowning out the voices of everyday people. In 2024, $20 billion was spent—largely by a handful of billionaires and corporate PACs—shaping an election cycle that was anything but free and fair. This is not a democracy in the truest sense, but rather a system where the rich and powerful dominate, and the rest of us are left behind.
In stark contrast, today we also remember Martin Luther King Jr., who called for a revolution of values and demanded that we radically change the systems that perpetuate injustice and inequality. King fought for the right of every individual to have a voice—especially those who have been marginalized and disenfranchised. King’s vision for a more just and equitable society reminds us that real change requires collective action, and the system must be transformed from the ground up.
The We the People Amendment is that path forward, a critical measure to end corporate personhood and strip corporations of their undue influence. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is set to reintroduce the We the People Amendment in the 119th Congress, and now more than ever, we must raise our voices in support.
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Use One Click Politics to demand your representative co-sponsor the We the People Amendment once it is reintroduced. Your voice is crucial to creating the groundswell of support needed [Click this link].
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Visit our Take Action page for resources and fill out this survey to let us know if you're planning a local action to raise awareness for the amendment. This will help us track our collective impact and ensure you have the resources to organize effectively.
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Now is the time to act. The inauguration may mark the start of a new administration, but it is the people's movement that will determine whether we can strip the power away from the corporate elite and return it to the people. Just as Martin Luther King Jr. understood, we cannot wait for permission—we must demand the change we need through our collective effort.
Let’s make 2025 the year we demand real change. A year where the people—not corporations—take back control.
Thank you for your commitment to this fight. Together, we can build a future where power lies in the hands of the people.