Dear Ralph,

More than 350,000 people have signed our petition against Citizens United.

That’s a fantastic start, but Citizens United might be just the tip of the iceberg.

In the coming months, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case called McCutcheon vs. FEC, and that decision might unleash even more money into our elections.

We need to stand strong against the effects of Citizens United — can you contribute $5 today to help us send a grassroots message that billionaires can’t buy our democracy?

By now, you probably know what Citizens United has done to our elections — dark money, anonymous donors, and billionaires like the Koch brothers spending tens of millions of dollars against progressive candidates.

Special interests spent more than $40 million in my race alone in the 2012 elections.

McCutcheon could expand the damage of Citizens United by allowing even more money into our democratic process.

Elections should be about people and ideas, not corporations and money. If you agree, help us find more supporters and grow our grassroots movement — give $5 right now.

I can’t predict how the Supreme Court will rule in McCutcheon, but I know we need to be ready for anything. Thank you for your support.

Sherrod