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Jeff Mangan

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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1h

That's what Montanans do! We have that opportunity with The Montana Plan. Help us end corporate and dark money in politics - volunteer at transparentelection.org or email [email protected] #TEI #TheMontanaPlan

Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics

Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.

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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1h

Legacy is important to Montanans. We want to live in a place we can all be proud of, working not only for ourselves, but to leave a footprint our kids & grandkids can be proud of. #TheMontanaPlan

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 5h

Do you have the power to fly? The right to actually fly? Of course not! We're working to ensure corporations don't have the power to spend in politics. That's The Montana Plan. youtube.com/shorts/3wHw... Join us!

Why the Montana Plan Doesn't Violate Citizens United #campaignfinance #corporatepower #darkmoney

Why doesn't The Montana Plan violate Citizens United? Citizens United was all about corporate rights; The Montana Plan is all about corporate powers. And tha...

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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 10h

Let's not take for granted the services that are provided day in and day out by the #PublicSector - Please thank a public servant for the work they do, whether it be local, state, or federal! Thank you! #Gratitude

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 11h

It's National Voter Education Week! Are you #VoteReady? Visit your State's Voter Portal and update your status if needed! In Montana - prodvoterportal.mt.gov/WhereToVote...

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1d

Interested in volunteering and leading the effort in your #Montana community? email, message, or visit the website at transparentelection.org/ @transparent406

Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics

Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.

transparentelection.org

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1d

Red|Blue|Rich|Poor|Urban|Rural|Right|Left we all agree there is a money in politics problem. #TEI is creating a Statewide, grassroots movement to do something about it! We need your help, to VOLUNTEER, visit the web, send a DM, email us transparentelection.org/ @transparent406

Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics

Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.

transparentelection.org

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1d

PEW Research - 66% Rs, 78% Ds feel the role of money in politics is a top concern. Anecdotally, I hear that every day. Join us at @transparent406 & let's get The Montana Plan rolling for not only MT, but the rest of the nation! transparentelection.org
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PEW Research | 72% Money in Politics Biggest Issue

Roughly seven-in-ten Americans say “the role of money in politics” is a very big problem in the country today – the highest share of any of the 24 items asked about on the survey.

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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1d

Join us in ending Dark Money in Montana and kickstarting the movement across the US! We can lead, you can help, we can make a difference. Visit transparentelection.org to learn about The Montana Plan and how you can help in Montana or your own backyard! #TEI #DarkMoney #Montana @transparent406

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1d

I'll be in Livingston tomorrow, October 8th at 6:30PM! Join us & learn about TEI and The Montana Plan! Everyone is welcome! Shane Lalani Center disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/community-e... #TheMontanaPlan #TEI

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1d

Empower Your Team: "Lead with integrity! Ethical leadership fosters a culture of trust and empowerment, inspiring your team to reach new heights." #Leadership #Ethics #LeadEthically

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 2d

Join Sen. Jon Tester on October 14 in conversation with Ben Olinsky for the national debut of a bold new approach that rewrites the rules of money in politics to make Citizens United irrelevant.

A panel discussion with Jeff Mangan, Sarah C. Haan, and Tom Moore will follow. https://ow.ly/FMqu50X75ae

Undoing Citizens United and Reining in Super PACs

Please join the Center for American Progress for the national debut of a bold new approach that rewrites the rules of money in politics, combining a revolutionary state strategy to make Citizens United irrelevant with a federal plan to rein in super PACs once and for all.

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 2d

Follow the Transparent Election Initiative at @transpelectinit.bsky.social

Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 2d

Join Sen. Jon Tester on October 14 in conversation with Ben Olinsky for the national debut of a bold new approach that rewrites the rules of money in politics to make Citizens United irrelevant.

A panel discussion with Jeff Mangan, Sarah C. Haan, and Tom Moore will follow. https://ow.ly/FMqu50X75ae

Undoing Citizens United and Reining in Super PACs

Please join the Center for American Progress for the national debut of a bold new approach that rewrites the rules of money in politics, combining a revolutionary state strategy to make Citizens United irrelevant with a federal plan to rein in super PACs once and for all.

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 2d

Can you think of a situation where you had to make a difficult ethical decision? How did you approach the situation, and what factors did you consider? #Leadership #Values #LeadEthically

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 4d

...The spending figures cited are what the groups reported to the FEC; it does not account for all the money the groups spent, since certain kinds of ads are not required to be reported' via @OpenSecretsDC #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 4d

'In many cases, the activity takes place without complete or immediate disclosure about who is funding it, preventing voters from understanding who is truly behind many political messages... #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 4d

Pew Research Center - 7 facts about Americans’ views of money in politics #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #Resource #TEI @transparent406 www.pewresearch.org/short-reads...

7 facts about Americans’ views of money in politics

72% of U.S. adults say that there should be limits on the amount of money individuals and organizations can spend on political campaigns.

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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 4d

New $100 Million+ super PACS, plural. Our system is broken, help us fix it at transparentelection.org disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/axios-meta-...

Axios | Meta Launches New superPAC

Meta has raised the stakes in Big Tech’s fight against AI regulation. The Facebook-maker is investing “tens of millions” of dollars into a new super PAC to fight state-level tech policy proposals

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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 4d

Montana! Are you Vote Ready? Always a good idea to check your voter registration status at the Montana Secretary of State's Vote Ready portal! prodvoterportal.mt.gov/WhereToVote...

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 6d

Citizens United. Data, Chart Source - @OpenSecretsDC Join me at transparentelection.com #TEI #DarkMoney #CampaignFinance

Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics

Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.

transparentelection.org

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 6d

Independent Expenditures (excluding party committees) spending increased by a whopping 2,800% from Presidential Election year 2008 (144 Million) to Presidential election year 2024 (4.21 Billion) 🤯 What happened in 2010 🤔 ... @transparent406

Outside Spending by Cycle, Excluding Party Committees - Open Secrets - Chart, Data points 1990-20240

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 6d

Powers vs Rights. The framework of 'The Montana Plan' - We're working to bring back transparency to our elections, and we're starting with dark money in a state that has a legacy of citizen-led action. Join us! power-move-report-nybatma.gamma.site/ #TEI #TheMontanaPlan #DarkMoney

TEI Corporation Powers v Rights

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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 6d

How do you handle situations where you may need to challenge or speak out against the ethical practices of those in positions of power or authority? #Leadership #Values #LeadEthically

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 7d

TEI's The Montana Plan - We have both the legal grounding and moral standing to lead the nation - join us at transparentelection.org

Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 7d

What is Dark Money? @OpenSecretsDC #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #Resource #TEI www.opensecrets.org/dark-money

Dark money groups spend millions to shape our elections without revealing where their money comes from.

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