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Derek D. Cressman

Derek D. Cressman is a veteran political reform advocate and author of When Money Talks, an instruction manual to restore fair elections.

Op-Ed

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Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee Must Take a Stance on “Citizens United“

President Obama's Supreme Court justice nominee should clarify his position on the court's “Citizens United” ruling.

By: Derek D. Cressman ,; Truthout

March 17, 2016

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To the Oligarchy, Democracy Is Just a Marionette to Be Manipulated

We are conducting elections, but not under conditions that allow for a diversity of viewpoints and opposition to be heard.

By: Derek D. Cressman ,; Berrett-KoehlerPublishers

January 21, 2016

Op-Ed

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Will California Court Let Voters Repudiate US Supreme Court on Citizens United?

It's an unusual case that asks a state judicial branch whether voters have the right to smack the federal judiciary in the face.

By: Derek D. Cressman ,; Speakout

October 6, 2015