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Historic Amendment Moves Forward: One Step Closer to Restoring Democracy, Reversing Rise of Oligarchy
The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today approved an amended S.J. Res. 19, a constitutional amendment that aims to overturn Citizens …
Unregulated, Outside Spending by Koch-Related Group Plagues Local Elections, Public Citizen Report Finds
Unregulated, undisclosed spending made possible by the US Supreme Courtu2019s 2010 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission has left local communities defenseless against big money national organizations …
Repugnant Republicans – An Analysis
No doubt there are Republicans who are both racist and politically unprincipled in their attitudes to President Obama.
Veterans Die and Political Elites Thrive Until Healthcare Becomes a Right
While Bush and Cheney - exemplars of wealth and the politically elite - benefited from scientific and medical advancements, veterans have not.
Southern States See Movement Toward Marijuana Reform
Some southern states have passed narrow medical marijuana laws this legislative session.
Does Eric Cantor’s Historic Defeat Signal the Ending of the Republican Party?
Colin Powell's Former Chief of Staff Larry Wilkerson argues that Eric Cantor's defeat has limited national significance.
Eric Cantor Suffers Historic GOP Primary Loss in Anti-Immigrant, Anti-Corporate Backlash
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has lost Virginia's Republican primary in one of the most stunning upsets in congressional history.
Larry Summers Should Keep His Mouth Shut
Larry Summers is well on his way to rehabilitating his public image as a brilliant intellectual.
Senate Debates Constitutional Amendment to Rein in Outside Cash
Though Democrats and Republicans are split down party lines on whether to add a constitutional amendment to limit campaign spending, both parties ignore 50 percent of Americans in favor …
Public Citizen and Common Cause Call on Candidates to Reject Outside Spending and Put Voters First
Public Citizen and Common Cause today sent letters urging congressional and gubernatorial candidates across the country to take a “Peopleu2019s Pledge” to reject outside spending by non-party groups in …