In trying to illustrate why members of Congress become so inaccessible once they’re inside the Beltway, it would be to belabor the obvious to say that they appear to ignore the voters back home…
…even as they seem hyper-attentive when the special interests whisper in their ears.
It is certainly no exaggeration to say the playing field has definitely been tilted by the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision…
…but by coming together as one voice, that imbalance can be overcome and we can be heard.
Louisiana Voice 
Many of us are waiting for the rallying cry!
Edith (and others), check this out:
https://www.indivisibleguide.com/act-locally/
This is precisely why ALL politicians fight to make illegal or otherwise minimize all forms of means by which groups of interested people can organize and present a united front on any issue. Labor Unions? Out! Teacher Associations? Nope! Religious Confederations? Oh Heavens no!
Something about “Divide and Conquer” in spite of our nation’s motto of “United We Stand.”
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Reblogged this excellent visual guide.