Rhode Island is now 4th state to call for an amendment Posted on May 8, 2012 (September 25, 2020) Democracy Amendments Rhode Island has just become the 4th state to officially call for a U.S. constitutional amendment:"to effectively overturn the holding of Citizens United and it’s [sic] progeny and to permit the governments of the United States and the several states to regulate and restrict independent political expenditures by corporations and wealthy individuals"For the complete text of state resolution H 7899, click here.Read More Rhode Island has just become the 4th state to officially call for a U.S. constitutional amendment: "to effectively overturn the holding of Citizens United and it’s [sic] progeny and to permit the governments of the United States and the several states to regulate and restrict independent political expenditures by corporations and wealthy individuals" For the complete text of state resolution H 7899, click here. Read More
Sanders proposal on ‘corporate personhood’ faces early challenges Posted on April 16, 2012 (June 16, 2020) Democracy Amendments Burlington Free PressNicole Gaudiano April 14, 2012 Read More Burlington Free Press Nicole Gaudiano April 14, 2012 Read More
Stand with Montanans Corporations Aren’t People – Ban Corporate Campaign Spending Posted on February 29, 2012 (September 4, 2020) Democracy Amendments Stand with MontanansCorporations Aren’t People – Ban Corporate Campaign SpendingP.O. Box 153 ? Helena, MT 59624 406-356-NOV6 (6686) www.StandWithMontanans.orgRead More Stand with MontanansCorporations Aren’t People – Ban Corporate Campaign SpendingP.O. Box 153 ? Helena, MT 59624 406-356-NOV6 (6686) www.StandWithMontanans.org Read More
2012 Campaign Spending Breaking New Records as Groups Fight to Overturn Supreme Court ‘Corporate Personhood’ Decision Posted on February 16, 2012 (September 4, 2020) Democracy Amendments Between the Lines February 15, 2012 Interview with Jeff Clements, author of the book, "Corporations Are Not People", conducted by Scott HarrisClick here to listen to the interview with Jeff ClementsRead More Between the Lines February 15, 2012 Interview with Jeff Clements, author of the book, "Corporations Are Not People", conducted by Scott Harris Click here to listen to the interview with Jeff Clements Read More
Obama Supports Constitutional Amendment on Campaign Finance ‘If Necessary’ Posted on February 8, 2012 (September 3, 2020) Democracy Amendments Wall Street Journal Law Blog By Sam FavateFebruary 7, 2012 The Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision — which struck down federal limits on political spending by corporations — is already one of the most significant factors in the 2012 elections.Read More Wall Street Journal Law Blog By Sam Favate February 7, 2012 The Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision — which struck down federal limits on political spending by corporations — is already one of the most significant factors in the 2012 elections. Read More
Senate President Describes Super-PACS as Destructive Force Posted on January 31, 2012 (August 24, 2020) Challenging Super PACs By Kyle CheneySTATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICESTATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 31, 2012…..Senate President Therese Murray said Tuesday that she would urge Congress to amend the U.S. Constitution to diminish the influence of corporate spending in elections, arguing the advent of so-called Super PACs is “destroying the civility of the political process.”Read More By Kyle CheneySTATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 31, 2012…..Senate President Therese Murray said Tuesday that she would urge Congress to amend the U.S. Constitution to diminish the influence of corporate spending in elections, arguing the advent of so-called Super PACs is “destroying the civility of the political process.” Read More
Lawmakers: Corporations are not people Posted on December 20, 2011 (August 19, 2020) Democracy Amendments Read More Read More
Massachusetts AG Martha Coakley: “Time to put the electoral process back in the hands of the people, not corporations.” Posted on December 9, 2011 (August 19, 2020) Democracy Amendments For Immediate Release Contact: Blair FitzGibbon, 202-503-6141December 9, 2011MA AG Martha Coakley: “Time to put the electoral process back in the hands of the people, not corporations.” Becomes First Sitting State Attorney General To Support A Constitutional Amendment to Overturn the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United Ruling Read More For Immediate Release Contact: Blair FitzGibbon, 202-503-6141December 9, 2011 MA AG Martha Coakley: “Time to put the electoral process back in the hands of the people, not corporations.” Becomes First Sitting State Attorney General To Support A Constitutional Amendment to Overturn the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United Ruling Read More
‘We the People’ versus ‘We the Corporation’: Sentiment Builds for Banning Corporate Personhood, But Tough Road Ahead. Posted on November 30, 2011 (August 12, 2020) Democracy Amendments AlternetSteven RosenfeldRead More Alternet Steven Rosenfeld Read More
Philadelphia Freedom: Businesses for 28th Amendment and Note on OccupyPhilly Posted on November 4, 2011 (August 12, 2020) Democracy Amendments November 4, 2011Jeff ClementsI’m in Philadelphia to testify at a legislative policy committee on Citizens United and corporate political spending. Here’s a my testimony, Government of and by the People? Corporate Political Spending in America After Citizens United and the Urgent Need for the 28th Amendment.Read More November 4, 2011 Jeff Clements I’m in Philadelphia to testify at a legislative policy committee on Citizens United and corporate political spending. Here’s a my testimony, Government of and by the People? Corporate Political Spending in America After Citizens United and the Urgent Need for the 28th Amendment. Read More