Jasmine Gomez: Citizens United, the First Amendment, and the Ballot Posted on November 3, 2016 (October 2, 2018) Our Democracy Honors Fellow, Jasmine Gomez published an op-ed today to Common Dreams, on "Citizens United, the First Amendment, and the Ballot." In Jasmine's latest piece, she rebuts the critics of a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, and reminds us all of our democracy's aim for "political equality" — that is before the Court's Buckley v. Valeo ruling. Jasmine writes, Read More Our Democracy Honors Fellow, Jasmine Gomez published an op-ed today to Common Dreams, on “Citizens United, the First Amendment, and the Ballot.” In Jasmine’s latest piece, she rebuts the critics of a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, and reminds us all of our democracy’s aim for “political equality” — that is before the Court’s Buckley v. Valeo ruling. Jasmine writes, Read More
YES! Magazine: In New York, Republicans and Democrats Join Forces to Overturn Citizens United Posted on July 5, 2016 (November 29, 2018) Earlier this month, the US came one step closer to enacting the first constitutional amendment in 24 yrs, when New York state called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens UnitedRead More Earlier this month, the US came one step closer to enacting the first constitutional amendment in 24 yrs, when New York state called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens UnitedRead More
“Justice in the Balance: Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission” Posted on June 17, 2016 (June 17, 2016) As part of the American Constitution Society's law blog, Jeff Clements contributed a posting on the Citizens United v. the FEC ruling.Read More As part of the American Constitution Society’s law blog, Jeff Clements contributed a posting on the Citizens United v. the FEC ruling.Read More
On Citizens United, “If You Can’t Join ‘Em, Beat ‘Em” Says Ret. Justice James Nelson Posted on January 22, 2016 Retired Montana Supreme Court Justice and Free Speech For People Board Member, James C. Nelson shared a guest post to the American Constitution Society's law blog.Read More Retired Montana Supreme Court Justice and Free Speech For People Board Member, James C. Nelson shared a guest post to the American Constitution Society’s law blog.Read More
State Resolutions in Support of Amending the Constitution Posted on April 21, 2015 (May 26, 2015) Across the country, sixteen states have passed resolutions calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. Passed Resolutions California AJR 22. Assembly members Weickowski and Allen. Passed on July 7, 2012. Expresses disagreement with the Citizens United ruling and calls on the United States Congress to pass a constitutional amendment. Click here for the fullRead More Across the country, sixteen states have passed resolutions calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. Passed Resolutions California AJR 22. Assembly members Weickowski and Allen. Passed on July 7, 2012. Expresses disagreement with the Citizens United ruling and calls on the United States Congress to pass a constitutional amendment. Click here for the fullRead More
The 28th Amendment Reintroduced In 114th Congress On Day Of Citizens United 5th Anniversary Posted on January 22, 2015 (June 30, 2015) Democracy Amendments On January 21st—the 5th anniversary of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission—more than 100 Senators and Representatives reintroduced a constitutional amendment that would overturn the ruling and restore democracy to the people. Read More On January 21st—the 5th anniversary of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission—more than 100 Senators and Representatives reintroduced a constitutional amendment that would overturn the ruling and restore democracy to the people. Read More
Overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics Posted on July 30, 2014 (August 1, 2014) In his latest piece in the Orlando Sentinel, Free Speech For People legal director Ron Fein writes, “Who do our politicians represent — their constituents or big funders? Consider the U.S. Sugar Corp. Maybe you share U.S. Sugar’s views about Florida’s tax, agricultural and environmental policies; maybe you don’t. But you didn’t give over $650,000Read More In his latest piece in the Orlando Sentinel, Free Speech For People legal director Ron Fein writes, “Who do our politicians represent — their constituents or big funders? Consider the U.S. Sugar Corp. Maybe you share U.S. Sugar’s views about Florida’s tax, agricultural and environmental policies; maybe you don’t. But you didn’t give over $650,000Read More
Is Nebraska on its way to being the 17th State to call for a Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizens United? Posted on February 3, 2014 (August 20, 2021) Democracy Amendments Recently proponents to overturn the 2010 Citizens United decision gathered at the State Capitol in Nebraska to demonstrate support for a legislative resolution that asks Congress to overturn the decision with a constitutional amendment. Read more:Proponents of election spending limits urged Nebraska to join a national effort Thursday to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial Citizens United decision. Four years ago, the high court ruled political spending is a form of free speech.Read More Recently proponents to overturn the 2010 Citizens United decision gathered at the State Capitol in Nebraska to demonstrate support for a legislative resolution that asks Congress to overturn the decision with a constitutional amendment. Read more: Proponents of election spending limits urged Nebraska to join a national effort Thursday to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial Citizens United decision. Four years ago, the high court ruled political spending is a form of free speech. Read More
Obama: Citizens United Helped Pave the Way to Shutdown Posted on October 9, 2013 (April 14, 2021) Democracy Amendments Fran Korten, the executive director of YES Magazine, wrote a new article yesterday to highlight the role of big money in politics and the connections between the 2010 Citizens United case, McCutcheon vs. FEC, and the current government shutdown.Read More Fran Korten, the executive director of YES Magazine, wrote a new article yesterday to highlight the role of big money in politics and the connections between the 2010 Citizens United case, McCutcheon vs. FEC, and the current government shutdown. Read More
Support for Amending the Constitution to Overturn Citizens United is One-Third of the Way There! Posted on September 24, 2013 (March 2, 2021) Democracy Amendments Today we celebrate a significant milestone in the campaign for a constitutional amendment to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 ruling in Citizens United. Support for the amendment now stands at one-third of what is needed for victory!Read More Today we celebrate a significant milestone in the campaign for a constitutional amendment to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 ruling in Citizens United. Support for the amendment now stands at one-third of what is needed for victory!Read More