WAmend Beats It’s Signature Goal! Posted on January 1, 2016 (January 5, 2016) We have great news to report from Washington state. WAmend supporters surpassed their signature goal to put measure I-735 on the ballot!Read More
Who Blew The Lid Off Campaign Contributions Posted on December 18, 2015 (October 2, 2018) Citizens United may have set the stage for Super PACs, but it is the SpeechNow ruling and the Justice Department’s inaction that bear the greater responsibility. Read More
Don Blankenship, Former Massey Energy C.E.O. Guilty in Deadly Coal Mine Blast Posted on December 3, 2015 (October 2, 2018) This week, Don Blankenship was convicted of a federal charge stemming from a deadly coal mine blast that left 29 miners dead at the Big Branch Mine in 2010. He has to has to answer for his crimes, and his corporation, Massey Energy should too. Learn more about our work to hold law-violating corporations responsible. Read More
Secret Money and the Future of Judicial Elections Posted on December 2, 2015 (December 4, 2015) Our Board Member and retired Montana Supreme Court Justice, James Nelson discusses secret money and the future of judicial elections with The Judicial Edge. Click to read more. Read More
“Corporations, the Constitution and Democracy” A Recap From Our Symposium With Loyola Law School Posted on December 2, 2015 (December 3, 2015) On Friday, November 20, Free Speech For People and Loyola Law School of Los Angeles hosted a full-day academic symposium on “Corporations, the Constitution, and Democracy.” With the invaluable assistance of Professor Elizabeth Pollman, the event brought together some of the nation’s leading thinkers to examine how the role of big money and corporate claimsRead More
2015: A Year Of Moving Democracy Forward Posted on November 30, 2015 (December 4, 2015) We are thrilled to share with you all that you have made possible in 2015, from success in the courts to expanding the constitutional amendment movement in the states – all of which we could not have done without you.Read More
John Bonifaz on Free Speech TV’s ‘Ring of Fire’ Posted on November 29, 2015 (November 29, 2018) Watch our President and Co-Founder, John Bonifaz appear on Free Speech TV’s show, “Ring of Fire” discussing Super PACs and what may be the beginning of their demise. Read More
The Every Voice “Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet” To Money In Politics At the Dinner Table Posted on November 25, 2015 (November 25, 2015) Our friends at Every Voice, put together a funny and clever “cheat sheet” on how to talk about money in politics—just in time for Thanksgiving. Read More
Towards a Small Donor Democracy in the District of Columbia Posted on November 24, 2015 Policy Components of a Small Donor Campaign Finance System via U.S. PIRG Democracy works best when our representatives are focused on their constituents, rather than dialing for dollars from large donors or courting the favor of special interests. In the District of Columbia, candidates for office too often must depend on wealthy donors who can give farRead More
John Bonifaz to Appear Tonight on Free Speech TV Posted on November 23, 2015 Tonight, John Bonifaz, our President and Co-Founder, will appear on Free Speech TV to discuss the rise of Super PACs and what is being done to combat their influence.Read More