Confront Corruption

press release: Across the nation on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, we will Confront Corruption and Demand Democracy with a candlelight vigil at sundown.

From attacks on the rule of law to conflicts of interest, ethics violations and flagrant abuse of government offices for personal gain, the corruption of the American government by the President, his associates and many in his party has reached a new, profound low.

Officials are trading on the power invested in our institutions for personal and financial gain rather than for the welfare of the American people. From attacks on the Russia investigation to ethics scandals in the highest offices in the land, we must reject attempts to shield corruption from political consequences, public scrutiny, and legal accountability.

These issues are on top of years of challenges to the basic health of our democracy: from money in politics to attempts to shape congressional districts to manipulate outcomes and laws written intentionally to exclude voters from participating in our democracy. 

Together, we must confront corruption and demand democracy: here are our demands. Join a vigil today!

Sponsoring Organizations:

Democracy 21 · act.tv · People For the American Way · March For Truth · MoveOn · Defending Democracy · Public Citizen · Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington · American Constitution Society · Daily Kos · End Citizens United · Revolving Door Project · Lawyers for Good Government · Common Cause · Need to Impeach · People Demanding Action · Blue Future · Youth Progressive Action Catalyst · American Family Voices · Greenpeace · People's Action · The Loyal Opposition · National LGBTQ Task Force · Represent.Us · Franciscan Action Network · Tikkun & the Network of Spiritual Progressives · Hip Hop Caucus · Every Voice · Wolf-PAC · Stand Up America · Alliance for Democracy · Coalition to Preserve, Protect and Defend

By choosing to attend a Confront Corruption event, you are committing to participate non-violently and in accordance with the law, to work to de-escalate confrontations with others, and to behave lawfully to ensure the safety of event participants.  You also acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any injury or damage to your person or property resulting from or occurring during this event, and that you release all event sponsors and organizers (and their officers, directors, employees, and agents) from any liability for that injury or damage.