New Mexico House Votes for a Constitutional Amendment to Over-rule Citizens United Posted on February 1, 2012 (September 3, 2020) Democracy Amendments Along with allied groups including Common Cause and the Center for Civic Policy, we won a major victory in New Mexico yesterday, when the State House of Representatives approved a memorial (a.k.a. resolution or bill) calling for a Constitutional Amendment to over-rule Citizens United. Here’s the story from our friends at the Center for CivicRead More Along with allied groups including Common Cause and the Center for Civic Policy, we won a major victory in New Mexico yesterday, when the State House of Representatives approved a memorial (a.k.a. resolution or bill) calling for a Constitutional Amendment to over-rule Citizens United. Here’s the story from our friends at the Center for CivicRead More
Speaker makes case to overturn Citizens United Posted on January 25, 2012 (August 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments By Nancy Brumback/Special to the Town CrierWicked Local Sudbury January 25, 2012 SUDBURY — Jeff Clements, author and activist, called on citizens to support a Constitutional amendment overturning the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision and got a pledge Tuesday from a Sudbury state legislator to do just that.Read More By Nancy Brumback/Special to the Town Crier Wicked Local Sudbury January 25, 2012 SUDBURY — Jeff Clements, author and activist, called on citizens to support a Constitutional amendment overturning the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision and got a pledge Tuesday from a Sudbury state legislator to do just that. Read More NY City Council Passes Resolution Declaring that Corporations Are Not People Posted on January 4, 2012 (August 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments Posted on January 4, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2012City Council Passes Resolution Declaring that Corporations Are Not PeopleRead More Posted on January 4, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2012 City Council Passes Resolution Declaring that Corporations Are Not People Read More Montana Rebellion Against Citizens United Grows Posted on November 10, 2011 (August 12, 2020) Defending Key Reforms November 9, 2011Jeff Clements Read More November 9, 2011 Jeff Clements Read More The Realistic Solution to Citizens United Posted on October 5, 2011 (August 6, 2020) Democracy Amendments Jeff ClementsDaily KosOctober 5, 2011Read More Jeff Clements Daily Kos October 5, 2011 Read More Resolution Passed by Unitarian Universalist Association in Charlotte, North Carolina Posted on June 28, 2011 (July 23, 2020) Democracy Amendments On June 26, 2011, at the General Assembly meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association in Charlotte, North Carolina, an Action of Immediate Witness opposing the Citizens United decision was passed. The resolution, "Oppose Citizens United--Support Free Speech For People" stated that "Unitarian Unviersalists believe in the the 'inherent worth and dignity of every person', and in the 'use of the democratic process' in society at large".Read More On June 26, 2011, at the General Assembly meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association in Charlotte, North Carolina, an Action of Immediate Witness opposing the Citizens United decision was passed. The resolution, "Oppose Citizens United–Support Free Speech For People" stated that "Unitarian Unviersalists believe in the the ‘inherent worth and dignity of every person’, and in the ‘use of the democratic process’ in society at large". Read More Amendment Resolution Passed in Williamstown Posted on May 20, 2011 (July 15, 2020) Democracy Amendments At a town meeting held in Williamstown, MA, on May 17, residents voted to pass a resolution calling upon Congress to adopt a Constitutional Amendment to regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporate entity, and to restore the First Amendment to the people. These resolutions will be sent to state and federal lawmakers in order to ask for their leadership and immediate action on this issue.Read More At a town meeting held in Williamstown, MA, on May 17, residents voted to pass a resolution calling upon Congress to adopt a Constitutional Amendment to regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporate entity, and to restore the First Amendment to the people. These resolutions will be sent to state and federal lawmakers in order to ask for their leadership and immediate action on this issue. Read More More Massachusetts Town Meetings Demand Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United Posted on May 11, 2011 (July 15, 2020) Democracy Amendments Blue Mass GroupJeff ClementsMay 11, 2011Read More Blue Mass Group Jeff Clements May 11, 2011 Read More Great Barrington Passes Amendment Resolution Posted on May 4, 2011 (July 15, 2020) Democracy Amendments At a town meeting held May 2, 2011, in Great Barrington, MA, residents voted to pass a resolution calling upon Congress to create a Constitutional amendment to regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporation. The resolution will be sent to state and federal lawmakers asking for their leadership and immediate action on this issue.Great Barrington joins the towns of Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown, Massachusetts in advocating for a Constitutional amendment in response to Citizens United.Read More At a town meeting held May 2, 2011, in Great Barrington, MA, residents voted to pass a resolution calling upon Congress to create a Constitutional amendment to regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporation. The resolution will be sent to state and federal lawmakers asking for their leadership and immediate action on this issue. Great Barrington joins the towns of Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown, Massachusetts in advocating for a Constitutional amendment in response to Citizens United. Read More Amendment Resolutions Passed in Wellfleet and Truro, Massachusetts Posted on April 27, 2011 (July 15, 2020) Democracy Amendments At town meetings held April 26, 2011, in Truro, MA and Wellfleet, MA, resolutions were passed calling for a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC. The resolutions will be sent to state and federal lawmakers asking for their leadership and immediate action on this issue. Congratulations to the Truro and Wellfleet communities for their excellent efforts in ensuring the passage of resolutions calling for a constitutional amendment to restore fair elections and the Constitution to the people. Read More At town meetings held April 26, 2011, in Truro, MA and Wellfleet, MA, resolutions were passed calling for a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC. The resolutions will be sent to state and federal lawmakers asking for their leadership and immediate action on this issue. Congratulations to the Truro and Wellfleet communities for their excellent efforts in ensuring the passage of resolutions calling for a constitutional amendment to restore fair elections and the Constitution to the people. Read More Latest Developments Victory: Nevada Court Grants Intervention To NAACP in Voter Roll Purge Case Posted on December 19, 2024 (December 19, 2024) Election Protection On December 17, 2024, a Nevada state court ruled that the NAACP Tri-State Conference of Idaho-Nevada-Utah has “significant, protectable interests” in the outcome of a lawsuit to unlawfully purge Nevada’s voter rolls, and has granted its motion to intervene as a defendant in the case. The lawsuit was filed by the Trump campaign and RepublicanRead More U.S. Senator Gillibrand Responds to National Archivist’s Refusal to Certify The Equal Rights Amendment Posted on December 18, 2024 (December 18, 2024) Democracy Amendments U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement in response to the National Archivist’s refusal to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment. “The archivist is correct that she has a responsibility to uphold the law. Unfortunately, by refusing to certify the ERA, she is wrongfully inserting herself into a clearRead More Remote Summer 2025 Legal Internships at Free Speech For People Posted on December 17, 2024 FSFP Updates Come join the campaign to reclaim democracy for the people by fighting for free and fair elections and against abuse of power! Free Speech For People is a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization, founded in January 2010 after the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision. Since then, we have worked to renew our democracy andRead More New Polling Shows Perception of Biden’s Presidency Would Soar If He Publishes the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Posted on December 11, 2024 Democracy Amendments The ERA was approved by Congress in 1972 and ratified by 38 states in 2020. A new national alliance is urging President Biden to instruct the National Archivist to certify and publish the ERA as the 28th Amendment without delay. WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 11, 2024)— Data For Progress released a new poll today showing strongRead More Senators Demand Presidential Policy Directive Against Unlawful Mobilization of Military Posted on December 6, 2024 Challenging Corruption Earlier this week, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal, both members of the Senate’s Armed Services Committee, urged President Biden to issue a policy directive to prohibit the unlawful mobilization of our military against Americans. The letter explains that a long-standing law prohibits any part of the Armed Forces from executing the law absent ConstitutionalRead More Civil Rights and Democracy Groups Join Forces to Oppose Preemptive Recess Appointments Posted on December 5, 2024 Challenging Corruption WASHINGTON D.C. – Free Speech For People joined 70 national civil rights and pro-democracy organizations in sending a joint letter to the Senate, demanding that it uphold its critical constitutional responsibility to advise and consent on presidential nominations to the executive and judicial branches. The letter delivery was organized and led by People For theRead More WATCH: Publish the ERA townhall featuring Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Posted on December 4, 2024 (December 5, 2024) Democracy Amendments Watch our national town hall featuring U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and members of the Biden Publish the ERA Alliance discuss the campaign to publish the Equal Rights Amendment. The Alliance consists of over forty non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organizations representing millions of members calling on President Biden to enshrine equal justice under the law in theRead More 46 US Senators Urge President Biden to Publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution Posted on December 3, 2024 (December 3, 2024) Democracy Amendments The ERA was approved by Congress in 1972 and, by 2020, ratified by 38 states. The letter asks President Biden to instruct the National Archivist to certify and publish the ERA as the 28th Amendment without delay. WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 3, 2024)—Style Weekly published yesterday an official letter to President Biden dated November 22, 2024,Read More Join Senator Gillibrand for the Biden Publish the ERA Digital Town Hall Posted on November 25, 2024 (December 4, 2024) Democracy Amendments As attacks on the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQIA+ individuals surge nationwide, a second Trump term comes with grave new threats spelled out in Project 2025. With so many freedoms on the line, President Biden has the authority, responsibility, and opportunity to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) before his term ends. The ERARead More U.S. Department of Justice Files Amicus Brief to Support Appeal by Colorado Civil Rights Organizations in Voter Intimidation Suit Posted on November 15, 2024 (November 20, 2024) Election Protection Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in support of NAACP Colorado, League of Women Voters of Colorado, and Mi Familia Vota. These groups, represented by Free Speech For People and co-counsel Bryan Sells, filed their appeal brief last week, challenging theRead More Previous page …4 5 6 7 8 Next page … 15
NY City Council Passes Resolution Declaring that Corporations Are Not People Posted on January 4, 2012 (August 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments Posted on January 4, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2012City Council Passes Resolution Declaring that Corporations Are Not PeopleRead More Posted on January 4, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2012 City Council Passes Resolution Declaring that Corporations Are Not People Read More
Montana Rebellion Against Citizens United Grows Posted on November 10, 2011 (August 12, 2020) Defending Key Reforms November 9, 2011Jeff Clements Read More November 9, 2011 Jeff Clements Read More
The Realistic Solution to Citizens United Posted on October 5, 2011 (August 6, 2020) Democracy Amendments Jeff ClementsDaily KosOctober 5, 2011Read More Jeff Clements Daily Kos October 5, 2011 Read More
Resolution Passed by Unitarian Universalist Association in Charlotte, North Carolina Posted on June 28, 2011 (July 23, 2020) Democracy Amendments On June 26, 2011, at the General Assembly meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association in Charlotte, North Carolina, an Action of Immediate Witness opposing the Citizens United decision was passed. The resolution, "Oppose Citizens United--Support Free Speech For People" stated that "Unitarian Unviersalists believe in the the 'inherent worth and dignity of every person', and in the 'use of the democratic process' in society at large".Read More On June 26, 2011, at the General Assembly meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association in Charlotte, North Carolina, an Action of Immediate Witness opposing the Citizens United decision was passed. The resolution, "Oppose Citizens United–Support Free Speech For People" stated that "Unitarian Unviersalists believe in the the ‘inherent worth and dignity of every person’, and in the ‘use of the democratic process’ in society at large". Read More
Amendment Resolution Passed in Williamstown Posted on May 20, 2011 (July 15, 2020) Democracy Amendments At a town meeting held in Williamstown, MA, on May 17, residents voted to pass a resolution calling upon Congress to adopt a Constitutional Amendment to regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporate entity, and to restore the First Amendment to the people. These resolutions will be sent to state and federal lawmakers in order to ask for their leadership and immediate action on this issue.Read More At a town meeting held in Williamstown, MA, on May 17, residents voted to pass a resolution calling upon Congress to adopt a Constitutional Amendment to regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporate entity, and to restore the First Amendment to the people. These resolutions will be sent to state and federal lawmakers in order to ask for their leadership and immediate action on this issue. Read More
More Massachusetts Town Meetings Demand Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United Posted on May 11, 2011 (July 15, 2020) Democracy Amendments Blue Mass GroupJeff ClementsMay 11, 2011Read More Blue Mass Group Jeff Clements May 11, 2011 Read More
Great Barrington Passes Amendment Resolution Posted on May 4, 2011 (July 15, 2020) Democracy Amendments At a town meeting held May 2, 2011, in Great Barrington, MA, residents voted to pass a resolution calling upon Congress to create a Constitutional amendment to regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporation. The resolution will be sent to state and federal lawmakers asking for their leadership and immediate action on this issue.Great Barrington joins the towns of Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown, Massachusetts in advocating for a Constitutional amendment in response to Citizens United.Read More At a town meeting held May 2, 2011, in Great Barrington, MA, residents voted to pass a resolution calling upon Congress to create a Constitutional amendment to regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporation. The resolution will be sent to state and federal lawmakers asking for their leadership and immediate action on this issue. Great Barrington joins the towns of Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown, Massachusetts in advocating for a Constitutional amendment in response to Citizens United. Read More
Amendment Resolutions Passed in Wellfleet and Truro, Massachusetts Posted on April 27, 2011 (July 15, 2020) Democracy Amendments At town meetings held April 26, 2011, in Truro, MA and Wellfleet, MA, resolutions were passed calling for a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC. The resolutions will be sent to state and federal lawmakers asking for their leadership and immediate action on this issue. Congratulations to the Truro and Wellfleet communities for their excellent efforts in ensuring the passage of resolutions calling for a constitutional amendment to restore fair elections and the Constitution to the people. Read More At town meetings held April 26, 2011, in Truro, MA and Wellfleet, MA, resolutions were passed calling for a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC. The resolutions will be sent to state and federal lawmakers asking for their leadership and immediate action on this issue. Congratulations to the Truro and Wellfleet communities for their excellent efforts in ensuring the passage of resolutions calling for a constitutional amendment to restore fair elections and the Constitution to the people. Read More