Thomas Paine Democracy Network’s Mission

The Thomas Paine Democracy Network is an IRS approved 501(c)(4) issue advocacy organization dedicated to an informed and participating citizenry. As a non-profit organization, The Thomas Paine Democracy Network is a social welfare organization engaged in promoting the common good and general welfare of the people of the United States of America.

The Thomas Paine Democracy Network recognizes that political participation and voter awareness are at all-time lows, and are committed to educational activities that reverse this trend and motivate American citizens to accept full responsibility for their government and take back control of its activities. Put simply, the health of America’s democracy depends on a return to the ideals of political participation so important to the Founding Fathers and the birth of our nation.

The Thomas Paine Democracy Network is not a campaign organization, and will not advocate for the election or defeat of any political candidate. The organization will instead speak out aggressively on public affairs and officials and encourage citizens to take charge of their affairs. The organization is committed to alerting the electorate when good government is threatened, and advocating for policies that make public officials more responsive and representative of the needs of their constituents.

When inept or unethical forces in politics or the media create a government that fails to work or represent the will or meet the needs of the people – which is the case today — then the American people themselves have a responsibility to step up and fix the problem. The multinational corporations that run our mainstream media and many of our politicians can no longer be trusted to serve the needs of the people, and the activities of The Thomas Paine Democracy Network will help fill this gap and energize our democracy.

Individual, foundation and corporate contributions are welcome, and will be utilized in issue advocacy and educational activities that inspire political participation and hold public officials accountable at the local, state and national levels. Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.