> This article really just emphasises the need to hold congress accountable for their actions.
You've a bit more work to do to get that done than merely pinging or voting out your Representative:
https://www.ted.com/talks/lawrence_lessig_we_the_people_and_...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_United_v._FEC
On a more positive note, there seems to be some people in the US who want to (try to) make a difference. For instance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq3QXIVR0bs
Only time will tell if they will. But I'm not holding my breath, TBH.