MarchOnHarrisburg

In PA, our legislators, despite being paid $113,000 or more to represent us full time, can hold side jobs in other industries that can have conflicts of interest with their committee assignments where they choose which laws get passed or get tossed.

Does this sound like a good idea?

This is a PA state house bill. It would enable but not force different localities in PA to use RCV in their elections. This could eventually be introduced at the federal level if there is interest and public pressure.

Imagine what we could have if we had a #GiftBan in PA and legislators started working for the people and not lobbyists

93% of Pennsylvanians view money in politics as a threat to our democracy.

Ending political corruption is something WE ALL agree on.

Pennsylvanians are tired of the pay to play in Harrisburg. Lawmakers get wined and dined by lobbyists while we can barely make ends meet. This is DISRESPECTFUL to hardworking Pennsylvanians.

Call our leaders and tell them they need to pass a Gift Ban and clean up corruption in their chambers.

Not only has unlimited campaign spending upended our democracy, it's unleashed widespread disbelief in our ability to reclaim it. To reverse this (justified) cynicism, we MUST abolish super PACs, finally curtailing the takeover of our elections by corporations & the ultra-rich. @lessig.bsky.social

BIG NEWS!
In Pennsylvania, our movement for Ranked Choice Voting has taken a major step forward: House Bill 123 has been introduced in the PA House! This bill will allow local communities to decide if they want to use RCV.

Tell your state rep and senator to vote YES on Ranked Choice Voting!

18 were arrested in PA’s capitol for demanding an end to political corruption.

We were demanding PA lawmakers pass a ban on lobbyist gifts to legislators.

Demand our leaders pass a Gift Ban and get Money out of Politics.

☎️ Matt Bradford: (610) 270 1150

☎️ Joe Pittman: (724) 357 0151

For giving Tuesday, you can donate to get money out of Pennsylvania politics.

March On Harrisburg is demanding state lawmakers pass a gift ban. (PA is 1 of only 3 states allowing these bribes from lobbyists)

Donations support neighbors (like me) fight for you. We can win.
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Join MOH this Saturday, December 6th for a full-day, hands-on Advocacy Training in Harrisburg where we’ll learn how to meet with our legislators and demand action on popular, common-sense reforms like the Gift Ban & Ranked Choice Voting. In-Person from 10am-3pm.

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Opinion | Ranked-choice voting worked in New York. It could also fix the presidential primary chaos. Ryan Teague Beckwith: Presidential primary fields eventually have to be winnowed. Ranked-choice voting would solve two big problems facing Democrats.

Ranked Choice Voting allows voters to have their say without elaborate head games over “wasting” their vote. Let's make a system that works for the majority instead of allowing extreme candidates through with plurality votes. #RCV

When we have a state legislature that can legally take bribes from corporate lobbyists, we wind up with a system that works for those with $$ and not for the working class. Our democracy should not be pay to play.

If you're feeling hopeless & overwhelmed, doing one small thing is the best cure. Organizations like these need all kinds of support, from giving money to handing out water bottles to chanters. It will help you as much as you help them, I promise. @endpacorruption.bsky.social

Protesters take to Pa. Capitol, call for ban on gifts to lawmakers | WITF HARRISBURG – Over a dozen people were arrested inside the Pennsylvania Capitol Monday during an hours-long, non-violent protest calling for a ba […]

The people want a gift ban but the leaders aren't listening. We are building our movement and coming back louder.

PASS THE GIFT BAN!!

17 Protestors Arrested for Campaign Finance/Ethics Advocacy in Harrisburg March on Harrisburg protests in capitol.

"You take BRIBES & People DIE!"

#Corruption
#Pennsylvania

Capitol Police arrest 18 at protest against lax Pa. campaign finance laws Activists with March on Harrisburg noted 35 fundraisers scheduled in Harrisburg this week before marching through the building.

Sen. Joe Pittman and Rep. Matt Bradford hid from their own constituents today rather than discuss long-stalled bills to ban gifts from lobbyists.

"There is no rest for the wicked or corrupt," Rabbi Michael Pollack.

We will build this movement and keep fighting.

Today was supposed to be about dialogue and solutions. Instead, state leaders hid from their own constituents to avoid discussing corruption bills. There is no rest for the corrupt and the wicked. We are not going anywhere and we are building a stronger movement!

We are here waiting at the office of Leader Sen. Joe Pittman who has avoided talking to us about getting corruption out of our PA gov. Will he show up for the people or does he only show up for lobbyists?

No more loopholes. No more excuses.
Pass the gift ban!

#Corruption #Pennsylvania #Budget

We’re out here because our democracy shouldn’t be for sale.
Real representation starts when people have power — not big donors.
Get money out of politics. PASS THE GIFT BAN!!
Join us and make some noise. ✊ #Democracy #MoneyOut #PeopleIN

When those in power won’t even sit down to talk about removing big money from our state government, that’s when we turn up the pressure. We’re done being brushed aside. PASS THE GIFT BAN STOP TAKING BRIBES!!! #Pennsylvania
#MoneyInPolitics #Activism

TODAY: We do not accept the oft-repeated excuse that there isn't time to pass a Gift Ban when our legislators use session days to win the favor of big-money interests. Hear our calls to end corruption. Pass the Gift Ban, or Get Out!

#Corruption
#Pennsylvania

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We need more transparency in our government at all levels

A #Giftban would help? Giftban.org

PA legislators like:

Matt Bradford just walked right by Pennsylvanians asking him to pass the gift ban — straight into a fundraiser. You can’t make this up. Call him and tell him: Pass the gift ban. People over profits. No more bribes in PA.

#Corruption
#Pennsylvania

Corruption in America Experts lay out a plan to end the culture of kleptocracy.

Join the Brennan Center on October 15th @ 3pm for a virtual event on corruption in America.

How many days since gift bans were introduced in committee this year? Too many. Pennsylvanians are tired of waiting for bribery to be illegal. There are four reps standing in the way of getting rid of corruption. Call and demand they MOVE THE BILLS!

#Pennsylvania #corruption #democracy #giftban

Bribery is legal in PA. When asked to pass a gift ban that would make bribery illegal legislators say "we don't have the votes for it." Why are they always telling on themselves?

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#Pennsylvania #Democracy #Corruption #Giftban

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Register to vote at vote.pa/register.

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