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DEMOCRACY IS FAILING IN PENNSYLVANIA

A large majority of Pennsylvania voters recognize we need major change. 

We need elected officials who agree with voters that money in politics is
undermining our democracy and that this corruption must be addressed in order to
fix all of the social justice arenas desperately in need of reform. 

We need elected officials who have the ideas, the plans, and the courage to fix the system. 

LEARN HOW WE'RE MAKING DEMOCRACY AN ELECTION ISSUE in the upcoming general election.

 

We are taking democracy where it’s never been before: a democracy that represents us ALL, not just the wealthy few.

MarchOnHarrisburg is a nonpartisan, statewide, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to ending Pennsylvania corruption and taking our democracy to where it’s never been. We advocate for pro-democracy legislation by lobbying, marching and engaging in nonviolent civil disobedience. Currently, we are working to pass legislation that would end legalized bribery, end gerrymandering and expand voting rights.

 
 

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Thanks to our amazing MoH members for their non-violent civil disobedience yesterday. All who themselves have spent hours upon hours over four years organizing their hometowns throughout Pa, leading community powered lobbying, marching, and so much more all for the #GiftBan. . . . . . #endPAcorruption #banbribes #unrigthesystem #moneyoutofpolitics #representus #endgerrymandering #endvotersuppression #giftban #moneyoutpeoplein #lobbying #papolitics #pennsylvaniapolitics #harrisburg #harrisburgcapitol #anticorruption #unrig #moneyoutofpolitics #pennsylvaniacorruption #democracy #democracywarriors #demanddemocracy
Pennsylvanians from across the state are gathering in the Capitol rotunda. We were not able to meet with @RepBenninghoff this morning. Our demonstration today will proceed until we get the #giftban on the House Calendar. MoH teams are off to flyer the capitol letting our representatives know @PaLegis that we are here making sure the #GiftBan is called to a vote, and they have blood on their hands for each day the vote is delayed. Join us outside @RepBenninghoff’s office at 11:30am! . . . . . #endPAcorruption #banbribes #unrigthesystem #moneyoutofpolitics #representus #endgerrymandering #endvotersuppression #giftban #moneyoutpeoplein #lobbying #papolitics #pennsylvaniapolitics #harrisburg #harrisburgcapitol #anticorruption #unrig #moneyoutofpolitics #pennsylvaniacorruption #democracy #democracywarriors #demanddemocracy
On Tuesday, September 29, We are returning to the State Capitol to confront House Majority Leader Benninghoff for his inaction on HB 1945, the #GiftBan. Join us: giftban.org #BloodOnYourHands #endPAcorruption #banbribes #unrigthesystem #moneyoutofpolitics #representus #endgerrymandering #endvotersuppression #giftban #moneyoutpeoplein #lobbying #papolitics #pennsylvaniapolitics #harrisburg #harrisburgcapitol #anticorruption #unrig #moneyoutofpolitics #pennsylvaniacorruption #democracy #democracywarriors #demanddemocracy
Head on over to GIFTBAN.ORG today to take one, two, or all the actions we have on giftban.org so we can #BanBribes in Pa! . . #endPAcorruption #banbribes #unrigthesystem #moneyoutofpolitics #representus #endgerrymandering #endvotersuppression #giftban #moneyoutpeoplein #lobbying #papolitics #pennsylvaniapolitics #harrisburg #harrisburgcapitol #anticorruption #unrig #moneyoutofpolitics #pennsylvaniacorruption #democracy #democracywarriors #demanddemocracy
Check these candidates from Western Pa who participated in our #WhatAboutDemocracy? Project by posting a Democracy Page on their website! See our full list of candidates who have participated, learn more about our project & find out how you can send a letter to your local candidates www.whataboutdemocracy.org (Link in Bio!) Thanks to these candidates for participating and encouraging a discussion around #DemocracyReform this election! . . . . #endPAcorruption #democracypage #whataboutdemocracy #papolitics #pennsylvania #pa #westernpa #pittsburgh #banbribes #unrigthesystem #moneyoutofpolitics #representus #endgerrymandering #endvotersuppression #giftban #moneyoutpeoplein #lobbying #papolitics #pennsylvaniapolitics #harrisburg #harrisburgcapitol #anticorruption #unrig #moneyoutofpolitics #pennsylvaniacorruption #democracy #democracywarriors #demanddemocracy
repost from @representus! It’s our favorite holiday - #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. 🎉 There’s no better way to celebrate than by registering to vote or updating your registration! Take two minutes to make sure you’re ready to vote this fall (Link in Bio!) #vote #voterregistration
Good new for democracy in Pennsylvania! From @aclupa 📢 VICTORY: The state Supreme Court ruled today that drop boxes for mail and absentee ballots are legal and that ballots will be counted if they're received by Friday November 6. #pavoters #pavotes #vote #election2020 #voters #electionyear #election #votingisprotest #votingmatters #votingrights
We will be there! Will you!? #Repost @poorpeoplescampaign ・・・ Join the #PoorPeoplesCampaign for “Voting is Power Unleashed!” a #MoralMonday Mass Assembly, 9/14 at 7pm ET, we’ll share tools & teach-in on voter engagement, registration & protection, & announce our upcoming activities this election season. Register: http://vote.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ . #vote #2020 #elections #ppc #unitethepoor #forwardtogether #poorpeoplescampaign #democracy #endvotersuppression #votersuppression #votebymail
Reminder that the Pa Senate approved a voting bill, HB2626, last week with improper notice and is likely getting a do-over today. Make sure to tweet and call your representatives to vote NO on this bill that would make voting harder in Pa and likely increase voter suppression. This bill will eliminate drop boxes -- a streamlined, safe option for voters casting their ballot by mail & allow for out-of-county poll watchers -- clearing the way for outsiders to harass and intimidate voters at the poll. . . #votingrights #hb2626 #papolitics #vote #votersuppression #intersectionalpolitics #restorevra #votingrightsact #endPAcorruption #banbribes #unrigthesystem #moneyoutofpolitics #representus #endgerrymandering #endvotersuppression #giftban #moneyoutpeoplein #lobbying #papolitics #pennsylvaniapolitics #harrisburg #harrisburgcapitol #anticorruption #unrig #moneyoutofpolitics #pennsylvaniacorruption #democracy #democracywarriors #demanddemocracy
Happy Labor Day! Give thanks to unions that organized & went on strike to ensure every American has worker protections including the 8 hour work day and safety regulations. Special thanks to the unions who have supported MoH, especially Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes, who understands the serious barrier money in politics has on worker rights. Solidarity Forever!
An accurate census count is vital to a strong democracy. If people are not counted, their communities will receive less representation in government and fewer resources. So, complete the census TODAY, it only takes 5 minutes! P.S. Citizenship is NOT required-- include everyone living in your home! https://my2020census.gov/
A #GiftBan for the Pa legislature is LONG overdue. We are making sure it passes THIS session. Text GIFTBAN to 66599 to help us get it across the finish line! #votingrights #vote #votersuppression #endPAcorruption #banbribes #unrigthesystem #moneyoutofpolitics #representus #endgerrymandering #endvotersuppression #giftban #moneyoutpeoplein #lobbying #papolitics #pennsylvaniapolitics #harrisburg #harrisburgcapitol #anticorruption #unrig #moneyoutofpolitics #pennsylvaniacorruption #democracy #democracywarriors #demanddemocracy

 

 

What does corruption look like?

here are a few ways corruption can take form:

 

Manipulation of political maps to favor one party, class or race.

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Failure to adhere to
international standards governing the appropriate conduct of elections.

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No laws limiting gift-giving to public officials.

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Is Pennsylvania that corrupt?

Unfortunately, Yes.

PENNSYLVANIA IS TIED FOR THE 5TH MOST CORRUPT STATE!

Pennsylvania is one of only ten states that does not have any gift limitations for public officials.

PA tied for fifth worst in the country on electoral integrity by the Electoral Integrity Project.

PA has the 2nd most gerrymandered districts in the country.

 

Fired up? You're not alone.

77% Agree the way campaigns are financed must be reformed

72% AGREE THE WAY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ARE FINANCED MUST BE REFORMED

70% AGREE THAT THE STRUCTURE & OPERATIONS OF THE LEGISLATURE MUST BE REFORMED

64% AGREE THAT THE WAY LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS ARE CREATED MUST BE REFORMED

 

What are you waiting for?

 
 
 
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