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Citizens United
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The Overturn Citizens United Act, One Step Closer
The California Assembly has taken a meaningful step towards sticking up not only for themselves and for the disenfranchised voters.
Democracy Spring and the US Voting Matrix: How Much of the Electoral Process Is Illusory?
Barriers to voting in the U.S. exist as a comprehensive matrix of political disenfranchisement.
There’s a Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy Afoot, Fueled by Dark Money
Conspiracy theorists can breathe a sigh of relief. Turns out, there is a vast plot afoot.
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Apple’s Fight With the FBI Is the Corporate Personhood Case of 2016
A legal victory for Apple could produce precedents that establish new corporate constitutional rights.
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.