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Citizens United
The Batman Villain Behind Cambridge Analytica
At the bottom of this rabbit hole is “Citizens United.”
Stopping the Big Money Takeover of US Elections and Government
We must empower people rather than money in our political process.
Off-Year Election Takeaways for Money in Politics
Last week's off-year elections provided a window into the role money plays in our politics.
The Billionaire Battle Plan to Destroy Unions
Chris Brooks interviewed Lafer about what this operation means for union activists.
Campaign Regulation Foes Targeting State-Level Restrictions
California and New York among states in free speech advocates' legal crosshairs.
“It’s an Election, Not an Auction”: Working-Class Challenger Opposes Paul Ryan and Big Money in Politics
Working people's values are being attacked in Washington right now by people like Paul Ryan, says Randy Bryce.
Dark Money Turns Elections Into Trench Warfare
Voters see the results of money in political fights — ads, direct mail, etc. — but they often can't see who's behind it.
Corporate Lobbies Attack the Public Interest in State Capitols
In the wake of Citizens United, a small segment of the economic elite has gained more influence than ever before. What are they doing with that power?
A Bigger Nuclear Option: Packing the Supreme Court
Should Democrats return to power, they need to “pack” the Supreme Court with extra justices to overturn campaign finance decisions.
On Campaign Finance, Party Finance, Constitutional Amendments and Political Party Reform
If “We the People” Want to Run It, We Have to Fund It.