Reclaiming Democracy: Deep Dive into Money in Politics
Over the course of four weeks, we expose the deep roots of political corruption in Pennsylvania and across the country. From corporate lobbyists and campaign cash to secretive PACs and gift loopholes, this series will break down how the ruling class controls our public institutions—and how we can fight back. Whether you're new to the movement or a seasoned organizer, this is your chance to build knowledge, community, and power.
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Class 1: How the Legislature Works
In this class, we’ll break down how the Pennsylvania legislature really operates — from how bills are introduced to how they quietly die — and uncover how corporate money and lobbyist gifts tilt the scales.
In this class, we’ll break down how the Pennsylvania legislature really operates — from how bills are introduced to how they quietly die — and uncover how corporate money and lobbyist gifts tilt the scales.
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Class 2: Stopping Secret Spending in Elections
Featuring national democracy organization, Free Speech for People, this class explores how hidden money—from anonymous donors and foreign-influenced corporations—flows into elections to shape outcomes without public accountability.
Featuring national democracy organization, Free Speech for People, this class explores how hidden money—from anonymous donors and foreign-influenced corporations—flows into elections to shape outcomes without public accountability.
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Class 3: The Fight to Ban Legalized Bribery
This session breaks down the gift economy in Harrisburg, exposes its real-life consequences, and equips you to join the movement to pass a Gift Ban in Pennsylvania.
This session breaks down the gift economy in Harrisburg, exposes its real-life consequences, and equips you to join the movement to pass a Gift Ban in Pennsylvania.
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Class 4: Breaking the Campaign Cash Machine
Explore how big money dominates our elections and what we can do to stop it. This session unpacks the campaign finance system, exposes the influence of wealthy donors and special interests, and introduces bold solutions like public financing to put power back in the hands of the people.
Explore how big money dominates our elections and what we can do to stop it. This session unpacks the campaign finance system, exposes the influence of wealthy donors and special interests, and introduces bold solutions like public financing to put power back in the hands of the people.
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