Nicole Whitted started the petition that garnered over a million signatures asking congressional Democrats NOT to elect Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker of the House. Even if it doesn't succeed to win a different Speaker, creating such a public record of the Democratic base's degree of opposition to Jeffries matters. 

However, Nicole as a "Change.org ambassador" earns a commission for signatures on that petition, and because it was so unusually successful, her commission is much more substantial than most.  Since I believe Nicole is sincere in her purpose to create change, and did not intend to reap disproportionate personal benefit, the purpose of this here petition is to catch Nicole's attention and (if her own basic needs for food, housing and healthcare are met) ask her to use the money to fund political advocacy work for the petition's purpose though organizations that have a demonstrated track record of successful advocacy campaigns. That work could look like running phone banks and letter-writing events, marshalling marches, rallies and sit-ins at Congressional offices, and otherwise creating "good trouble" for the Democratic establishment. 

Meanwhile...

1. If you are a U.S. voter, please do sign Nicole's petition if you haven't already, and this one to replace Chuck Schumer.
2. Please then call your incoming congressperson and urge them to commit to vote for a House Speaker who captures the energy of the Democratic base.
3. Finally, call your two incoming senators and urge them to commit to vote for a new Senate Majority Leader. If you live in Maryland, urge your Senator Chris Van Hollen to run for Senate Majority Leader.