My name is Sean Tevis [photo]. I'm an Information Architect in Kansas running for State Representative. I am a Democrat. In 2008 I decided to run for office. This is my story since election day. I'm committed to making open government a reality and I'm going to win in 2010.

What Sean Tevis believes...

Sean Tevis believes that the culture wars have weakened America. They are intractable arguments that cannot be won with reason. When two rational people cannot talk plainly about the problems we all face, then our capacity for working together is diminished. The only winner of the culture wars is fear itself.

Sean Tevis believes in Open Government. For decades, newspapers were the watchdog that sought out and investigated corruption, back room deals, and injustices. As online media overwhelms the business model that kept newspapers profitable, the opportunity for corruption and back room deals increases. Many people say that bloggers will fill this void, but they cannot because they don't have the resources to do in-depth investigation.

By requiring new, innovative publishing standards for the government, referred to as Open Government, state administration is opened to effective public scrutiny and oversight. Trust is restored by opening up all the processes of governance. Reasoned discourse is encouraged by operating from the same set of information.

Sean Tevis believes in the power of collaboration. No single politician, no matter how wise, knowledgeable, compassionate, or fair, has the answers to solve every problem. But together we do. By asking you what needs to be fixed, created, or stopped we pool the collective wisdom and knowledge to solve the problems we face.

Sean Tevis does not accept lobbyist donations. People talk about the destructive influence of lobbyists and he has taken the difficult path or rejecting their money that comes with strings attached. He needs you to succeed. Please help today and make a real difference in this revolutionary approach to improve the lives of millions and make America strong.