Our Mission: Populus is a political social network that promotes civic communication between citizens, advocacy groups, and elected officials by providing the tools and access to equip a more politically influential populace.
Overview: Populus is a web startup dedicated to improving methods of political organization.
We want our government to be truly for the people, by the people. With Populus, citizens from coast to coast can take back their country. For too long, Washington D.C. has seemingly operated apart from the rest of the country, and even now, average Americans are as out of touch with their government as ever. With the innovation that social technology brings, the lack of communication between the government and its constituents should no longer be tolerated. For the democratic process to thrive, it must innovate and improve like any great institution.
Today, at Populus, we are working to bring our government into the internet age. Our website equips you, and all Americans, with the means to take your rightful place in the political process, irrespective of creed, political affiliation, ethnicity, or background. Together with elected officials and advocacy groups, you can interact on a social media platform that takes collaboration and communication to new heights. Using the very same ingenuity and determination that has always defined the American spirit, we have designed the first ever template for 21st-Century, democratic governance: Populus.
But this process cannot be done on a small scale. This website can only revitalize our government if the people of this country, from our leadership on Capitol Hill to those who work tirelessly for a better life, commit to the cause.
In order to maintain the website’s integrity and to reinforce our commitment to a user-driven experience, we have chosen to make this a not-for-profit venture. This choice makes our success dependent upon the generosity and the support of individuals like you. In part, it means that Populus relies on the help of volunteers, and everyday people who want to move our country forward.
Every time you give to this cause, consider it an investment. It is an investment in your country, in yourself, in your children, in your security, your health, your future, your dreams, and in your values.
So please, we implore you to take a stand for democracy. Don’t allow your needs to be forgotten, ignite your patriotic spirit. Help our country move forward: join the movement.
