Video: Something Big
The White House, Washington
Good morning,
We're about to change the way Americans engage with President Obama and his Administration by launching a new way for
you to join with fellow Americans to petition the federal government on a range of issues.
It's called We the People and you can learn more about it, and sign up to be the first to know when it's live here:
President Obama believes that government should be open and accountable to its citizens, and that's the goal of We the
People. This online platform gives Americans a direct line to the White House on the issues and concerns that matter
most to them.
Soon, anyone will be able to create or sign a petition at WhiteHouse.gov seeking action from the federal government on a
range of issues. If a petition gathers enough signatures, the White House staff will review it, make sure it gets to
Obama Administration policy experts, and issue an official response. President Obama will even answer a few himself.
While this is a big change for the White House's website, the idea is actually written into our founding documents.
Throughout our history, Americans have used petitions to organize around issues they care about. We the People gives you
a new way to join together with others to ask your government to address a problem, change a policy, or take action on a
range of issues.
We the People will be launching very soon so start thinking about the issues that matter to you and the people you'll
ask to join you.
We're looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
David Plouffe
Senior Advisor to the President
ENDS