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,
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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,
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 United Read 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 United 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
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
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 full Read 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 full 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
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
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 $650,000 Read 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 $650,000 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
On May 10th, 2025, constitutional attorney and FSFP President John Bonifaz delivered a rousing keynote address at the 16th annual Wisconsin Grassroots Festival in which he elucidated the constitutional necessity for Congress to invoke the Impeachment clause against President Trump. You can watch his full remarks below. The Constitution’s Framers, Bonifaz explained, established the Impeachment Read More
“It’s truly astonishing that a President would say, ‘I”m not sure I have to obey my oath of office.’” Bruce Fein joined Free Speech For People President & Co-Founder John Bonifaz to elucidate the constitutional argument for the necessary impeachment and removal of Donald Trump from public office. Mr. Fein is a nationally and internationally Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 8, 2025) – Impeach Trump Again, a nonpartisan campaign led by Free Speech For People, announced today that 500,000 Americans have joined the campaign for impeachment. This comes as Free Speech For People releases a formal impeachment resolution featuring sixteen fully documented articles of impeachment. Compiled by Free Speech For People’s team Read More
16 Members of Congress Now on Record Supporting Trump Impeachment, Joining Over 400,000 Americans Who Have Signed on to the Impeach Trump Again Campaign WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2025) – Impeach Trump Again, a nonpartisan campaign led by Free Speech For People, and Citizens’ Impeachment announced today a new partnership to engage hundreds of thousands Read More
Broad Coalition Sounds the Alarm on the Administration’s Politicization of Law Enforcement and Attacks on Judicial Independence WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan by the Trump administration, Free Speech For People joined over 80 organizations and released the following statement warning about the administration’s dangerous politicization of law Read More
84% of Democratic Voters, 55% of Independents, and 20% of Republicans support impeaching Trump for violating Americans’ constitutional rights and the law, according to new polling from the Research Collaborative and ASO Communications WASHINGTON, DC (April 25, 2025) – A polling memo published today by Research Collaborative and ASO Communications shows a majority of likely Read More
Free Speech For People Legal Director Courtney Hostetler joined Lights On with Jessica Denson on Thursday to discuss our call for a criminal investigation into the unlawful kidnapping of Rümeysa Öztürk and other U.S. residents by the Trump administration. Free Speech For People issued a formal request to review the case via a detailed letter Read More
Free Speech For People has formally requested a review of the case in a letter to the Massachusetts Attorney General and the Middlesex County District Attorney SOMERVILLE, MA (April 9, 2025) – Free Speech For People and Somerville for Palestine have launched a joint petition calling for a criminal investigation into the kidnapping of Rümeysa Read More
Citing refusing to comply with court orders, usurping Congress’s powers, and more High Crimes, over 300,000 Americans are urging Congress to hold Trump accountable. PALM BEACH, FL (April 7, 2025) – Impeach Trump Again, a nonpartisan campaign led by Free Speech For People, launched an “Impeach Trump” billboard campaign on the road to Mar-A-Lago today, Read More
Billionaires, corporations, and other wealthy interests are currently able to make unlimited contributions to “super PACs” that are not controlled by candidates or political parties, even when they spend money to support or oppose specific candidates. These unlimited contributions to super PACs in federal elections often rise to the level of millions of dollars, presenting Read More