Campaigns Quote by Eli Pariser
“In the last year, grassroots contributors like us gave more than $300 million to the Kerry campaign and the DNC, and proved that the Party doesn't need corporate cash to be competitive. Now it's our Party: we bought it, we own it, and we're going to take it back.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Progressive Activism Forum, 2016
Grassroots fundraising shows a political movement can thrive without corporate money, reclaiming ownership.
In simple terms: People can fund politics themselves.
Support grassroots funding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- local elections
- online fundraising
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can sustain independent funding?
- How can we ensure transparency in grassroots donations?
Corporate cash still influences media coverage.