Former NYC mayor Ed Koch calls for a Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United Posted on August 30, 2011 (July 28, 2020) Democracy Amendments We Have the Power — A Constitutional Amendment to Take Back Our Government Ed Koch, Former NYC Mayor Huffington Post August 30, 2011 Read More
Work to overcome our democracy deficit Posted on August 22, 2011 (July 28, 2020) Democracy Amendments CHARLIE NEIBERGALL – Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney reacts to a heckler during a campaign stop at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in Des Moines. Provoked by a grass-roots activist who refused to take spin for an answer, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney revealed his true feelings. It’s not just conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court who think that corporations should enjoy the same protections and privileges as human beings. Read More
Boulder voters will weigh in on corporate personhood Posted on August 18, 2011 (July 28, 2020) Democracy Amendments City Council votes 6-3 to put referendum on November ballot By Laura Snider Camera Staff Writer Posted: 08/16/2011 10:55:27 PM MDT The City Council voted 6-3 to put the referendum on the November ballot after hearing from more than 30 members of the public who supported the ballot measure. The council meeting was also packed with more than 100 people who held up yellow signs reading "yes" in support of letting voters weigh in on the issue. Read More
VIDEO: Do Iowans Agree With Mitt Romney That Corporations Are People? Posted on August 18, 2011 (July 28, 2020) Democracy Amendments By Travis Waldron and Scott Keyes on Aug 13, 2011 at 2:45 pm ThinkProgress filed this report from the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA Read More
Statement of John Bonifaz on Mitt Romney’s Claim that ‘Corporations Are People’ Posted on August 16, 2011 (July 28, 2020) Democracy Amendments August 12, 2011 STATEMENT OF JOHN BONIFAZ, DIRECTOR OF FREE SPEECH FOR PEOPLE, ON MITT ROMNEY’S CLAIM THAT ‘CORPORATIONS ARE PEOPLE’ Yesterday, at the Iowa State Fair, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney claimed: “Corporations are people.” Read More
Trying to Slay the Citizens United Dragon Posted on August 11, 2011 (July 28, 2020) Democracy Amendments Joanne Boyer Op-Ed News August 10, 2011 Read More
Locate a town hall meeting in your area Posted on August 9, 2011 (June 16, 2020) Defending Key Reforms California Member of Congress Date Time Location Rep. Pete Stark Saturday, September 17 9:00a Ruggieri Senior Center, 33997 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City, CA Rep. Pete Stark Saturday, September 17 11:00a Hayward City Hall, Council Chambers, 777 B Street, Hayward, CA Florida Member of Congress Date Time Location Rep. Ted Deutch Tuesday, August 30 10:00aRead More
All you need to get started with the August Recess Project Posted on August 9, 2011 (June 16, 2020) Defending Key Reforms Included below are step-by-step instructions for attending a town hall meeting or a meeting with your member of Congress, as well as resources and helpful tools to spread the word about Free Speech For People. We are grateful for your leadership and participation in this project. Resources Find your members of CongressFree Speech For People LapelRead More
Ain’t no mountain high enough: Taking down Massey coal Posted on July 20, 2011 (July 23, 2020) Corporate Abuse of Power Tim DeChristopher Grist July 15, 2011 It’s not quite as elusive as the ivory-billed woodpecker, but in activism, an effective "inside-outside" strategy shares some of the same attributes as that storied bird: It’s highly sought after and much talked-about, but rarely seen. Read More
Article: Clean elections take a hit Posted on July 11, 2011 (July 23, 2020) Defending Key Reforms Renée Loth July 9, 2011 The Boston Globe Read More