New Edition of “Corporations Are Not People: Reclaiming Democracy From Big Money And Global Corporations” Posted on August 20, 2014 (August 20, 2014) Democracy Amendments The new, updated edition of “Corporations Are Not People: Reclaiming Democracy From Big Money And Global Corporations” is available now for purchase. Free Speech For People co-founder, Jeff Clements authored the book as a resource for everyone to join in on the historic work to re-engage with self-government and to reclaim democracy from big moneyRead More
Standing up against wealth in our politics Posted on June 26, 2014 (June 27, 2022) Democracy Amendments Read this moving and important op-ed from in Montana about why we must get big money out of our politics. It begins: We are losing what’s left of our democracy. Read More
It’s Time to Overrule the Supreme Court on Money in Politics Posted on June 17, 2014 (June 27, 2022) Democracy Amendments Read this new article by FSFP President John Bonifaz being featured in Roll Call, It’s Time to Overrule the Supreme Court on Money in Politics. Read More
Senator Udall’s Testimony On Campaign Finance Constitutional Amendment SJ Res 19 Posted on June 11, 2014 (June 27, 2022) Democracy Amendments Senator Tom Udall has written a powerful testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the Campaign Finance Constitutional Amendment, SJ Res 19, which he and Senator Bennet introduced last June.Read More
Why Republican Senators Should Support A Campaign Finance Amendment Posted on June 5, 2014 (June 27, 2022) Democracy Amendments Free Speech for People President John Bonifaz and former Montana Supreme Court Judge James Nelson write in this new op-ed why Republicans should support an amendment to overturn Citizens United in the Daily Caller. Click here to read. Read More
Our Joint Letter To Senator Chuck Grassley Posted on June 2, 2014 (June 27, 2022) Democracy Amendments Click to read this new joint letter to Senator Chuck Grassley urging him to amend the Constitution and support S.J. Res 19. from FSFP President John Bonifaz, US PIRG Federal Program Director Michael Russo, American Sustainable Business Council Chief Executive Officer David Levine, and Common Cause Vice President of Policy and Litigation, Arn Pearson. Read More
28 Reasons Why We Need A 28th Amendment Posted on June 2, 2014 (June 27, 2022) Democracy Amendments In light of the Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting on June 3rd we put together this new Buzzfeed post, 28 Reasons Why We Need A 28th Amendment, in order to list some of the many important milestones our movement has made as well as some of the problems that continue to face us. Click here to read. Read More
What Do Actress Debra Winger & The 28th Amendment Have In Common? Posted on June 2, 2014 (June 27, 2022) Democracy Amendments We spoke with activist, acclaimed actress, and academy award nominee Debra Winger about why she supports a Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics. Read More
FSFP’s Testimony For June 3rd Senate Judiciary Committee Posted on June 2, 2014 (June 27, 2022) Democracy Amendments Click below to read the written testimony of John Bonifaz, Co-Founder and President of Free Speech For People, that was submitted for the June 3rd Committee hearing on Examining a Constitutional Amendment to Restore Democracy to the American People. Read More
Get Involved On The June 3rd Senate Hearing To Get Big Money Out Of Politics Posted on May 30, 2014 (June 27, 2022) Democracy Amendments This Tuesday, June 3, at 10:30 AM, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on on SJ Res 19, introduced by Senator Tom Udall, calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, McCutcheon and Buckley V. Valeo to restore the ability of Congress and the states to regulate political spending. SJ Res 19 currently has 40 cosponsors. Read More