Voices for Progress is a unique organization made up of influential people advocating for the public interest
The Challenge
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Elected Officials spend 75% of Time Fundraising...
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...From Only 1% of the US Population...
...Paving the way for 11509 Lobbyists to Exert Influence for Special Interests...
...Resulting in Countless Policies Against the Public Interest
The Solution
Leveraged Access
Members join together for meetings with high-level elected officials in Congress, the White House, and state capitols to advocate for public interest causes.
Staff track issues and synthesize information to prepare members for these high-level conversations, ensuring maximum impact.
Timely Information
Personalized alerts notify a member of timely, targeted advocacy opportunities when their voice will matter most.
The Members-Only App puts key talking points in a member’s hands when they receive calls from candidates or see them at events.
Coordinated Cumulative Impact
Members weigh in on issues through coordinated group meetings, individual conversations, and calls with elected officials, as well as grasstops sign-on letters.
2018 Issues Areas
Prevent Climate Catastrophe
by limiting carbon pollution, blocking Keystone, and investing in clean energy and efficiency.
Expand Opportunity and Reduce Income Inequality
by reversing budget cuts, boosting public investment in education, maintaining a strong safety net, raising the minimum wage, and closing tax loopholes.
Strengthen Democracy
by getting big money out of politics, promoting voter participation, and confirming judges.
Other Issues
as they arise, such as immigration reform, healthcare, women’s rights, LGBT equality, and other legislative issues where members can be particularly impactful.