Along with our reform allies US PIRG, Public Campaign, Public Citizen, and others, we're calling on every federal candidate this fall to do more than just say they plan to clean up Congress. We want them to pledge support for specific reforms. That's why, earlier this summer, we sent a copy of the Voters First Pledge to every federal candidate.

Since then, we've had our army of interns follow up with every candidate - both incumbents and challengers - to explain the principles and encourage them to sign on. We've had a large number sign on already, and now we're about to kick the campaign into high gear.

With Congress home for August recess, we're talking to constituents, the media, local leaders and others about the pledge and Congressional Clean Elections. We want to make sure that real reform becomes part of the discussion this election season, and that Congress starts up again after the elections with real reform on the agenda.

Can you help us pull this off? Making a contribution today will help us pay for the staff we need to reach out to citizens and journalists so that this campaign will have a real impact.