Petition signatures delivered in Olympia to kick off the campaign for a resolution in Washington State Posted on January 18, 2013 (November 20, 2020) Democracy Amendments Yesterday in Olympia, WA, we joined with a coalition of Washington State groups to deliver roughly 12,000 petition signatures, calling for a constitutoinal amendment to overtun Citizens United, to State Senator Adam Kline. Oske Buckley and Arielle Davis from Free Speech For People's staff participated, and Oske spoke at the delivery event.Read More Yesterday in Olympia, WA, we joined with a coalition of Washington State groups to deliver roughly 12,000 petition signatures, calling for a constitutoinal amendment to overtun Citizens United, to State Senator Adam Kline. Oske Buckley and Arielle Davis from Free Speech For People’s staff participated, and Oske spoke at the delivery event. Read More
Citizens United Rejected By Voters In Montana, Colorado Posted on November 8, 2012 (October 30, 2020) Democracy Amendments Paul BlumenthalNovember 7, 2012Excerpt from the Huffington Post: Read More Paul Blumenthal November 7, 2012 Excerpt from the Huffington Post: Read More
America on its way to overturning Citizens United Posted on November 8, 2012 (October 30, 2020) Democracy Amendments Versions of this Op-Ed have appeared in McClatchy newspapers including The Miami Herald, Las Vegas SunRead More Versions of this Op-Ed have appeared in McClatchy newspapers including The Miami Herald, Las Vegas SunRead More
Movement To Overturn Citizens United Targets 2012 Ballot Measures Posted on September 28, 2012 (October 16, 2020) Democracy Amendments Derek Cressman Alternet September 20, 2012 From America's earliest days, states have sent instructions to Congress on constitutional reforms.As we head into the home stretch of the 2012 campaigns, from coast to coast voter frustration with negative campaign ads -- and the big money behind them -- is more than palpable. Read More Derek Cressman Alternet September 20, 2012 From America’s earliest days, states have sent instructions to Congress on constitutional reforms. As we head into the home stretch of the 2012 campaigns, from coast to coast voter frustration with negative campaign ads — and the big money behind them — is more than palpable. Read More
Massachusetts Senate Calls on Congress to Enact Constitutional Amendment Reversing Citizens United Decision Posted on July 26, 2012 (September 25, 2020) Democracy Amendments Read More Read More
San Francisco and Eugene put constitutional amendment resolutions before voters this November Posted on July 26, 2012 (September 25, 2020) Democracy Amendments The city councils of San Francisco, CA and Eugene, OR have acted this week to put questions calling for a constitutional amendment to overrule Citizens United before their respective voters on citywide ballots this November.Both measures would call for an amendment making it clear that corporations do not have the constitutional rights of people.Read More The city councils of San Francisco, CA and Eugene, OR have acted this week to put questions calling for a constitutional amendment to overrule Citizens United before their respective voters on citywide ballots this November. Both measures would call for an amendment making it clear that corporations do not have the constitutional rights of people. Read More
Senator Tom Udall provides testimony at US Senate hearing on Citizens United Posted on July 25, 2012 (September 25, 2020) Democracy Amendments Testimony of Senator Tom UdallSenate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human RightsHearing on “Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs”July 24, 2012Good afternoon Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Graham, and members of the Subcommittee.Thank you for holding this important hearing.Read More Testimony of Senator Tom UdallSenate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human RightsHearing on “Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs”July 24, 2012 Good afternoon Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Graham, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for holding this important hearing. Read More
Free Speech For People Submits Testimony for US Senate Hearing on Citizens United Posted on July 23, 2012 (September 25, 2020) Democracy Amendments Read More Read More
States Close in On Citizens United: California, Montana, and Beyond Posted on July 13, 2012 (September 25, 2020) Democracy Amendments John BonifazJuly 13, 2012YES! MagazineTwo weeks ago, the Supreme Court justices behind the notorious decision struck down a century-old Montana law curbing corruption in politics. Last week, California became the largest state yet to officially join the movement to end Citizens United for good.Read More John Bonifaz July 13, 2012 YES! Magazine Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court justices behind the notorious decision struck down a century-old Montana law curbing corruption in politics. Last week, California became the largest state yet to officially join the movement to end Citizens United for good. Read More
North Carolina’s legislature has introduced an amendment resolution. Posted on May 23, 2012 (September 14, 2020) Democracy Amendments North Carolina's legislature has just introduced a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and to "restore republican democracy restore republican democracy to the people of the United States."Here's a video -- it's a litle rough but it shows passion of our champions and friends in NC on this issue, and how articulate they are. Read More North Carolina’s legislature has just introduced a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and to "restore republican democracy restore republican democracy to the people of the United States." Here’s a video — it’s a litle rough but it shows passion of our champions and friends in NC on this issue, and how articulate they are. Read More