Government Should Work for the People
Values
People, not parties
Approach
Nonpartisan
Ask
One pledge
to restore democracy
We all want the same basic things
- A good job that pays the bills
- Affordable healthcare
- Quality public schools
- Safe communities
- The freedom to raise a family
- The freedom to worship, or not worship, as we choose
- A government that listens
These aren’t Republican values. They aren’t Democratic values. They’re American values.
Something’s broken in Washington
Congress spends more time fighting than solving problems. Part of the reason is simple: the campaign cycle never ends. Elections end, fundraising begins, and members of Congress spend hours every day chasing money instead of serving the people who elected them.
Many voters, regardless of party, believe money and special interests have too much influence over elected officials.
So one question matters more than where you fall on the political spectrum:
Who should government work for — political parties, large donors, or the people?
Our pledge
The People’s Will is a small, nonpartisan, grassroots group of citizens. We believe loyalty belongs to the nation, not to any party — and that elected officials should represent everyone, not just the people who voted for them.
That’s why we wrote a pledge. It doesn’t ask candidates to change their beliefs or tell them how to vote. It asks for one commitment: to protect and promote democratic principles, including —
- Ensuring the people — not politicians or monied interests — choose their representatives
- Ensuring every legally qualified voter can vote easily and securely
Other groups have asked officials to take pledges. Congress has taken some steps on these issues too. What’s missing is a grassroots call for change: one umbrella pledge that asks for a simple commitment to democracy itself.
Ask them the question
As a voter, you can demand the change you want to see. Ask your candidates one simple question:
“Will you sign the pledge?”
Their answer tells you what kind of representative they intend to be.
That’s why we wrote a pledge. It doesn’t ask candidates to change their beliefs or tell them how to vote. It asks for one commitment: to protect and promote democratic principles, including —
- Ensuring the people — not politicians or monied interests — choose their representatives
- Ensuring every legally qualified voter can vote easily and securely
Other groups have asked officials to take pledges. Congress has taken some steps on these issues too. What’s missing is a grassroots call for change: one umbrella pledge that asks for a simple commitment to democracy itself.
Let every candidate running for office this year know you believe they should sign this pledge — by signing the petition.
This page exists solely to help build a grassroots movement asking candidates and officeholders to pledge their commitment to protecting and strengthening our democratic system. The People’s Will does not endorse any candidate or political party.
It is up to each eligible voter to confirm their candidates’ or representatives’ commitment to democracy, and to make an informed decision on the many difficult issues voters face. We believe those issues can only be addressed effectively once the fundamentals of our democracy are restored.
We do not respond to comments, emails, or other inquiries submitted through this site.
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