WHEREAS THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDES THAT:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE PEOPLE of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in order to form a more perfect Union, by, for and of the People, shall elect citizen Delegates between June 1-7, 2012 to attend and convene a NEW CONTINENTAL CONGRESS the week of July 4, 2012 in the City Of Philadelphia. The Delegates shall then deliberate, draft and ratify a PETITION FOR A REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES to be served upon the United States Congress, Supreme Court and President, prior to November 6, 2012.

The People through these non-partisan locally elected Delegates shall gather to condemn and demand redress from the individuals currently in control of the United States government. We denounce and indict these entenched public officials who engage in all manner of corrupt practices for money; for violating the public's trust and general welfare clause of the United States Constitution; for abandoning the precious covenant between those who govern with the consent of the People based upon an oath to protect and defend our Constitution; and for failing to govern with integrity absent all self-serving conflicts of interest. Wherefore, a new Continental Congress for the 21st century will ratify a "Petition for Redress of Grievances" which may include grievances and solutions demanding: 

1. An End to Corporate Personhood

2. The Overturning of the Supreme Court's Decision in Citizens United v. F.E.C.

3. The Elimination of Crony Capitalism and Washington's Revolving Door of Corruption 

4. Comprehensive Banking and Securities Reform to end Wall Street's Control of our Politicians 

5. 100% Public Financing of Political Campaigns and Other Election Reforms

See other suggested grievances for the Delegates to consider here. 

Once signed and ratified, the Petition will be served on the 535 members of Congress, the President and 9 members of the Supreme Court. If they ignore the petition, we will file suit in federal court for injunctive relief demanding redress and asserting claims under the public trust doctrine, violations of the general welfare clause and first amendment. See the full plan here.

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