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“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.” quote by Eli Pariser
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“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.”

Eli Pariser

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.

Key Takeaway

Support grassroots funding.

Themes

politics campaign finance grassroots activism

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

political activism

When to use this quote

  • local elections
  • online fundraising
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

democratic participation fundraising party ownership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies can sustain independent funding?
  • How can we ensure transparency in grassroots donations?
A Different Perspective

Corporate cash still influences media coverage.

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