Most people seem unaware that corporate influence and wealth has taken over public policy, such that government policy now favors the wealthy few at the expense of the people. Hank Johnson corporateexpensefavor Change image and share on social
The idea that corporations have the same First Amendment protections of free speech as people is troubling. Corporations are not people. They don't attend our schools, get married and have children. They don't vote in our elections. Hank Johnson amendmentattendchild share on social
The myopic obsession of the Tea Party with destroying health care reform and wounding the president has led Republicans astray. Hank Johnson astraycaredestroy Change image and share on social
The American people have a right to know the source of the money that is being spent. They should be told who is behind the millions of dollars in campaign ads, and they should receive this information before they vote. Hank Johnson americancampaigndollar share on social
Social Security is not just another government spending program. It is a promise from generation to generation. Hank Johnson generationgovernmentprogram Change image and share on social
Most Americans have parents or grandparents who immigrated to this country, and we know the hardships they faced, from learning the language to dealing with prejudice. Hank Johnson americancountrydeal Change image and share on social
Because Social Security has not contributed to our debt, Americans should be skeptical of any politician who says that benefits Americans have earned must be reduced in order to address our national debt. Hank Johnson addressamericanbenefit share on social
As more government functions are privatized, we find political leaders defunding the public school system, shifting government funds to the private, for-profit school industry. Hank Johnson defundingfindfunction Change image and share on social
Even as technology becomes increasingly critical to the way we live our lives, power our world and defend our shores, the United States has allowed the production of minerals crucial in the creation of these advanced products to slide. Hank Johnson advanceallowcreation share on social
College dropouts with significant debt struggle with repayment over the course of their lives and do not receive the benefits afforded to their peers who have debt but obtain higher-paying jobs as a result of college completion. Hank Johnson affordbenefitcollege share on social