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Public Teach-In on Democracy Reform with Rep. Donna Edwards, Sen. Jamie Raskin

Join Congresswoman Donna Edwards, MD Senator Jamie Raskin, Anna White of Public Citizen and others as we educate, inform and inspire citizens to reclaim democracy away from corporate interests. Rep. Edwards will be talking and answering questions about ways to mitigate corporate meddling in elections, including her landmark Constitutional Amendment resolution (H.J.R. 74.)

Senator Raskin will be discussing recommendations set forth in January by a state-based campaign finance reform task force, as well as his own bill to disclose independent expenditures.  Anna White will speaking about Public Citizen's campaign to build grassroots support for a Constitutional amendment to mitigate the effects of corporate influence in elections, and opportunities to get involved will be laid out by Jessica Sharp of Fair and Clean Elections Maryland.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear one of Congress' best lawmakers in an intimate, inclusive setting. Please invite friends and family!


For more information, call 443-766-0894 or email fairandcleanmd@gmail.com

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Planning group includes members of Move On, Public Citizen, Fair and Clean Elections Maryland, Peace Action, Sierra Club, Progressive Cheverly, MD United for Peace & Justice, Two Peace Action chapters- Montgomery County's and Prince George's County Peace & Justice Coalition, Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Democrats, Little Friends for Peace, League of Women Voters

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