Corporations Are Not People
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Monthly Archives: November 2011
RIP Richard Grossman
“There’s a corporate class that has enormous wealth, and the power of law behind it. Is it really true that the majority of the American people over the last twenty-five years didn’t want a major transition in energy to move … Continue reading
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UPDATE: Citizens United Constitutional Amendment Scorecard
As the second anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC approaches, momentum for the 28th Amendment continues to grow. Now a dozen Amendment resolutions now await debate in the House and Senate. These take a variety of approaches to overturn the … Continue reading
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Federal Judge Slams SEC-Citigroup Deal: An Overriding Public Interest in Knowing the Truth
“In much of the world, propaganda reigns, and truth is confined to secretive, fearful whispers. Even in our nation, apologists for suppressing or obscuring the truth may always be found. But the S.E.C., of all agencies, has a duty, inherent … Continue reading
Video: Rep. Jim McGovern on the People Rights Amendment
Congressman Jim McGovern of Massachusetts introduced the People’s Rights Amendment on November 14. Here he explains:
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Congressman McGovern Introduces People’s Rights Amendment
Congressman Jim McGovern of Massachusetts has introduced a Constitutional Amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives that would overturn Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and the radical doctrine that corporations have Constitutional rights. You can read the text and sign … Continue reading
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Montana Rebellion Against Citizens United Grows
Montana’s rebellion against the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC and the corporate take-over of the Bill of Rights continues. In Missoula, the City Council voted last August to send a referendum to the voters which would condemn … Continue reading
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Philadelphia Freedom: Businesses for 28th Amendment and Note on OccupyPhilly
[UPDATED- WITH PHOTOS AT END} I’m in Philadelphia to testify at a legislative policy committee on Citizens United and corporate political spending. Here’s my testimony, Government of and by the People? Corporate Political Spending in America After Citizens United and the … Continue reading
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US Senators Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Eight U.S. Senators today introduced a Constitutional Amendment to “clean up the campaign finance system.” http://scr.bi/s1z0I2 The Amendment would reverse the Supreme Court’s conclusions in Citizens United v. FEC and Buckley v. Valeo that corporate and other money in elections is … Continue reading
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CORPORATIONS ARE NOT PEOPLE 