Truthout
Citizens United
The System Is Rigged Against Regular People
In their new book, “Nation on the Take,” Wendell Potter and Nick Penniman portray a government and politics polluted by big corporate dollars. But the authors also offer solutions.
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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.
How Do Potential Supreme Court Nominees Stack Up on “Citizens United”?
Would President Obama's Supreme Court justice candidates favor campaign finance reforms?
IRS Allows Post-Citizens United Karl Rove Group to Continue Concealing Source of Donors
The Internal Revenue Service decided to grant “social welfare” tax-exempt status to Crossroads GPS.
Ordinary Americans Fought Big Money and Won in 2015
Groups have seized the moment by successfully using grassroots mobilization to push candidates to address money in politics.
The Road to the White House Begins in Iowa, but Is It Already Sold to Wealthy Donors?
Spending by dark money groups is estimated to reach up to half a billion dollars.
Reclaiming Democracy From a Rogue Supreme Court
Author Derek Cressman discusses how a constitutional amendment may be our best chance to overturn the Citizens United ruling.
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Bernie Sanders and Election Season at the Supreme Court
Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign is an opportunity to reveal the dangers of the Supreme Court's political overreach.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Emerging Trends Show “Citizens United” Ruling to Be Disastrous, and More
In the five years since the “Citizens United” decision was made, some alarming trends have emerged.
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How Dark Money Groups Can Get Away With Breaking the Law
Registered nonprofits are spending anonymous campaign cash on political ads, despite their tax-exempt status.