Two DUers made it on The Young Turks!

[marym625]

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Alison Hartson, the leader of Americans Take Action California, who was also the driving force behind getting the historic resolution, AJR1 (Gatto, 2014) to pass, and I are in a group picture in a segment of TYT!

Alison has been on TYT many times. She's a powerhouse who is leading the way in California for publicly funded elections and getting corporate money out of politics. She's worked on the national stage with Wolf Pac as well.

Here's a little bit of what's she's accomplished:

https://m.

Now, on to the current important stuff, getting corporate money out of, and publicly funded elections in, California. The California Fair Reform for Equality in Elections, aka, California FREE Act is the way to do it and you can help.

It won't take more than a couple minutes to take this small step for democracy. Here's how:

Go to SaveDemocracy.org
Print the petition.
Sign the petition.
Mail it to the address on the instructions.

Done. You just helped save democracy.

If you are in California, please do the above. If you don't live in California but know someone that does, please tell them how easily they can help save democracy.

And here's Cenk talking about it. Alison is the one in both group pictures, on the far left in the second group and second to the left in the first group. I'm the "blonde" on the far right in the first group.

It may not be the cover of the Rolling Stone but I'm thrilled!

https://m.

[Alison Hartson]

1. Thanks for this!

Great post about a great campaign. So glad we got you in the picture. You're a huge part of this movement and I'm glad to do it alongside you.

[marym625]

5. Thank you, Alison

What a lovely thing to say.

Couldn't do any of it if it weren't for you.

We're going to get this done!!

[Alison Hartson]

9. Hells ya we are

[marym625]

14. YAY!!

You're doing the Bernie Bounce!!

[cantbeserious]

10. Thank You For Sharing And All The Positive Efforts To Date

eom

[Alison Hartson]

26. It is always my pleasure

I have no idea what eom means, but I'll look it up

[marym625]

29. End of message

Usually used to let you know there's nothing but what's in the subject line but some people use it in the "message text" box.

People also use "n/t" which means "no text"

And now you know everything I know.

[Alison Hartson]

37. I like knowing

what you know. eom

n/t

[marym625]

48. LOL! n/t

[blackspade]

18. Hats off to you too!

[Alison Hartson]

24. And hats off to you for

supporting this important movement

[blackspade]

31. Thanks! I love it.

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Unfortunately, I live in the land of political corruption and fraud (KY).
So the rest of you guys will have to drag this political shithole out of the mire.
Not that I won't be putting gravel under the flat tires and giving it a push!

[Alison Hartson]

35. Hate to break it to ya

but it's all corrupt. I travel around the nation working on this issue and see the same kind of corruption, different state. While it certainly looks different from state to state depending on the political makeup and laws/traditions, at the end of the day they're all owned and run by the machine. They're all corrupted and only getting worse, which is why we must act now. GOOD NEWS: I also work on this at the national level to get an Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and our plan is actually working. Go to wolf-pac.com to join the team. We passed Wolf PAC's legislation here in California and are doing so in all states. KY could certainly use your help!

[blackspade]

42. No surprise here.

Ky has its own 'special' brand of corruption. Both parties are bellied up to the trough.
I've already joined the PAC in KY!

[Alison Hartson]

45. Excellent!

So glad you joined. If nobody has contacted you yet to get active, email me at [email protected].

[bettyellen]

20. Well done!!! Welcome to DU!

[Alison Hartson]

21. Thanks so much!

I really appreciate the support

[bettyellen]

23. We appreciate your hard work!

[Alison Hartson]

28. That goes a lot further than you might think. Thank you.

[bettyellen]

30. You should X post in the California group! And post there.

Some good peeps on your coast. Wishing you great success.

[Alison Hartson]

36. Good idea

Thanks!

[bettyellen]

38. here is a link- you can add it to "your subscriptions" and it gets added to your side bar.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1040


There is also an Activism group found in the topics. Been a bit slow lately, but worth an X post too.

[Alison Hartson]

46. So helpful

Added to my subscriptions. I'll do the post tomorrow when there might be more traffic than this time of night. Thanks a ton.

[cui bono]

53. Hey, good job!

And welcome to DU! We can use you here.



.

[Alison Hartson]

65. Why thank you!

You are all so welcoming. I really like it here

[yuiyoshida]

83. K&R

tweeted as well! Nice!

[rhett o rick]

2. Since this is a thread about getting money out of politics, I am going to go out on a limb

and bet not one HRC supporter will weigh in. While progressives believe that getting money out of politics is a DEmocratic Principle, the Clinton supporters are ok with dirty money as long as it helps their candidate. Ask them if they support political quid pro quo and see them run.

[ViseGrip]

3. ^^^this^^^

[marym625]

7. well, we're talking state level so maybe they'll agree with this.

This is something everyone is sick of, money in politics and especially elections.

Hoping you're wrong on this, which would be really unusual. You're almost always right.

[blackspade]

19. Crickets....

But hope springs eternal....

[marym625]

80. And again,

You were right. Sadly.

[floriduck]

86. Looks like you nailed it.

Only one Hill fan and it was positive. All those millions of others, not so much.

[arcane1]

4. That's awesome!!! And there you are :)

This cause is the one that affects most other causes. It's the most fundamental of them all!

[marym625]

8. it sure is, acrane1!

We have to accomplish this to change anything else.

Thank you, my friend.

[Autumn]

6. One of the most important things we can do

So proud of you all.

[marym625]

11. Thank you, Autumn!

We're trying! And Alison is one wonderful leader!

We've got a ton of great people and they're all dedicated and working hard.

Thank you my dear friend

[MrMickeysMom]

12. K&R for your wonderful efforts, you guys!

[marym625]

16. Thank you. MMM!!

We're trying.

Hope you can get all your California friends to sign!

[Aerows]

13. May I please take this opportunity

to tell you just how fabulous you are?

Seriously. You absolutely rock!

[marym625]

22. Awe, thank you so much. Aerows!

Very kind of you.

You're very sweet.

[WillyT]

15. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

[marym625]

25. Thank you. Willy!!

[blackspade]

17. Congrats!

[marym625]

27. Thank you!

I appreciate it.

Hope you can help us! Very cool to take a small step for democracy! Or get your California friends to sign!

Thank you, again!

[blackspade]

32. Will do!

[marym625]

33. THANK YOU!

That's what it's all about!

[SamKnause]

34. Thank you.

[marym625]

49. Thank you, Sam

So nice of you. Doing our best.

If you're in California, please sign the petition. If you're not but know people in California, please turn them on to this.

Thank you, again. So sweet of you

[rusty quoin]

39. This is so important...thank you.

[marym625]

50. Thank you, Rusty

I'm so encouraged by all the words of thanks. Really appreciate it.

[rusty quoin]

57. I went to the website and signed up, phone number and all.

[marym625]

63. AWESOME!

For us, California? Or Wolf-pac? Either way, that's fabulous! Just hoping it's California and we'll get to meet you!

[Juicy_Bellows]

40. KICK

[marym625]

51. Ha, cool! Thank you!

I'm going to have to steal that

Thanks for the big kick!

[Juicy_Bellows]

54. Ha!

Don't forget to KICK.....and REC.... I'm Fifty!

Cheers.

[marym625]

62. LOL!!

Cheers!

[Live and Learn]

41. Great Info. Mary. Thank you nt

[marym625]

55. Thank you, Live and Learn

I can't remember if you're in California or not. If you are, or know people here, any help would be appreciated

Thank you again!

[Live and Learn]

66. I am in southern CA. I will spread the word. Thanks again. nt

[marym625]

67. Thank you so much!

That's just awesome!

If you have any questions at all, just let me know. [email protected]

[chervilant]

43. Awesome!!!

Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!

Thank you for your brave activism!!!!

[marym625]

56. Thank you!

I don't know how brave it is but we're trying. Need to get money out!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your kind words, everyone's kind words, help.

[Art_from_Ark]

44. Congratulations!

[marym625]

58. Thank you, Art!

I'm pretty excited about it.

[Art_from_Ark]

60. And for good reason!

That does sound really exciting

[marym625]

64. hee hee

I'm so easily made happy.

[Art_from_Ark]

70. I've got to say, I admire your activism

and enthusiasm for Bernie!

[marym625]

74. Thank you, again, Art!

Just doing what I can, which is no where near what so many others here are doing.



#FeelTheBern #Bernie2016 #caFREEact

[Art_from_Ark]

78. Well, you're still doing a LOT!

And appearing on TYT is super fantastic!

[marym625]

79. hee hee

I truly just lucked out. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time.

I'm trying! And people like you, helping to get the word out, even if just with a kick, is doing wonders. We've already gotten a couple of new volunteers and at least a few signatures. Every little bit counts!

So, to you, my friend!

[ronnie624]

47. Reforming our quasi-legal system of legislative bribery

is the key to reform in other areas of our government and society, like foreign policy and education.

I can't think of a more worthy cause. Kudos.

[marym625]

59. I so agree!

I think my first post on du was about getting money out of politics. I'm just glad I can do this and Bernie stuff.

Thank you very much!

[cui bono]

52. Awesome! Keep up the good fight!!!

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[marym625]

61. Thank you cui bono!

That's the plan. And any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Even if it's just emailing the information to people in California.

Thank you so much

[lovemydog]

68. Great work Alison and Mary

and all who take the time to support this bill to get publicly funded elections.

[marym625]

69. Thank you!

I appreciate it and I'm sure all the other volunteers do as well.

If you can help out, we would be grateful! Every signature gets us closer to our goal

Have a great night, lmd!

[MerryBlooms]

71. Awesome! Rec & Kick!

[marym625]

75. Thank you!

The support for us and this prop is amazing. It really helps us want to do more. Thank you!

[panader0]

72. Thank you Alison and Mary!

Recommended.

[marym625]

76. Thank you!

The more people that are this, the better! We appreciate the support

[Enthusiast]

73. Kicked and recommended!

This is so encouraging!

[marym625]

77. As are your words of encouragement

Everyone saying such encouraging things just makes us want to work harder

Thank you, Enthusiast!

[mntleo2]

81. Go Wolf Pac!

Small confession: (sob)
I am mostly a lurker but long time member since I have been here almost since the beginning and DU is one the the first places I go to to find news and worthy comments. But today I have to post something because I haven't posted anything in the past 30 days and so until I post again my stuff is gone. Gah!

But I cannot think of a more important place to post since The Wolf Pac is kicking ass and taking names (literally) The Wolf Pac is da bomb!

Love, Cat in Seattle

[marym625]

82. Thank you, Cat!

Seattle is the bomb! Seriously, you guys have inspired us!

They only keep the "my post" stuff for 30 days

Keep posting! We need all the attention we can get

Go #WolfPac! #GoATA! #caFREEact

I'm honored to be the post you posted to. Thank you!

[Utopian Leftist]

84. When I click on the link to sign the petition,

it says "server not found." Is that link incorrect? Thanks.

[marym625]

85. it is.

But it's a redirect and taking FOREVER to load. I changed it to the direct site, http://cafreeact.com/small-act-for-democracy/

Thank you for letting me know. Thank you even more for going to the site and signing!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Yay you!!!

[Marty McGraw]

87. Really appreciate what you two

Have Done. Will be ribbing my work buddies in So. Cal. to visit the link and participate as well

Thank you again for your hard work

[marym625]

88. That's wonderful!

Thank you so much!!