Ending corruption in Congress, and the road to reclaiming our Republic

Hello everyone,

Laurence Lessig, a Professor of Ethics and Law at Harvard, made a very important presentation about how money in politics has completely severed the relationship between Congress and the citizens of the United States. His recent presentation at Google outlines the extensive and insidious nature of the problem, suggests some solutions, and calls on citizens to do their duty to themselves, their fellow Americans, and to the Republic, so that our democracy may be reclaimed from the moneyed interests that play the system to their advantage, or our misery.

Forward this one far and wide, friends, this concerns nothing less than the future of our nation.

Races to watch: Maryland - Natasha Pettigrew for U.S. Senate

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The election season is heating up, and its time to look at some of the local races here in MD, DC, and VA.

In Maryland, the Green Party has a great candidate for U.S. Senate - Natasha Pettigrew.

Natasha, a native Marylander, embraces "the spirit of Abraham Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg Address.  "Of the people, by the people, for the people" should always describe Government's actions.  Over the past few years, the actions of our elected officials do not belie a belief in that great philosophy.  I welcome the opportunity to return our great state to those simple but great words."

Running for U.S. Senate as a Green, against an entrenched incumbent is a daunting task. But, Pettigrew's energy, dedication to Maryland values, and unique ability to connect to the voters are the real story here. So what's unique about Natasha? Plenty - first, she is running a clean-money election campaign. This mean that she is not taking contributions from corporations, unions, or Political Action committee's  (PAC's). Outside the DC beltway, there is another more plain-spoken name fo these sorts of "donation" - they are called "bribes." The sad truth is, they are perfectly legal.

Pettigrew realized that in order to have an honest conversation with the people of Maryland, and in order to be accountable to them, she cannot take money from special interests.

If you are looking for a candidate that puts the voters first above all others, take a close look at Natasha Pettigrew, Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate - Maryland.

What does it take to grow the Green Party?

Money helps!

So does votes, volunteering, and sharing your views with people you know. But, one of the easiest political actions to take is to donate a small amount, $5 or $10 a month, to a political party standing up for real progressive values. In other words, real American values.

Why does the Green Party need your money? It's simple. The Green Party does not accept any funds from PAC's, corporations, or unions. We put people first! Your small, regular donation can make a difference.

Greens understand that everyone has many demands on their money - housing, healthcare, education, and more. The Green Party is working to make all of these things more affordable, and accountable to you, the citizen.

Will you help?

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Daryl Northrop