The Other 98%
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- Jan 10, 2013
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Mission: To build a movement to “kick corporate lobbyists out of DC, hold elected officials accountable, and make America work not just for the elite.”
The Other 98% is a grassroots network of over 460,000 members plus 1.8 million Facebook fans from spreading their message online. With a radical and uncompromising voice, The Other 98% aims to “shine a light on economic injustice, undue corporate influence and threats to democracy.”
Year Founded: 2010 • info@other98.com • other98.com
Current Democracy Work
With a focus on education, massive online engagement, and creative storytelling, The Other 98% organizes to get money out of politics with a petition campaign and attention-grabbing direct action to overturn Citizens United. In addition to specific issue campaigns, it educates citizens about how to eliminate dark money in politics, create political accountability, and more.
Recent Successes
More than 51,000 Americans have signed their petition to amend the Constitution to make clear that corporations do not have the rights of natural persons and money does not equal speech. In late 2015, The Other 98% launched Whistleblow Wall Street, a website campaign where any bank employee can safely and anonymously report malfeasance at work. The campaign launched with a billboard in NYC’s financial district, gaining immediate media attention.
Your Entry Points
Join The Other 98% to learn how you can get involved in local actions. Check out the website to learn more about their campaigns and sign petitions in support.