The Hill: Trump’s ‘treason’ talk is unprecedented, un-American Posted on February 14, 2018 Democracy Amendments As a piece in The Hill today noted, President Trump recently suggested congressional Democrats were guilty of “treason” for failing to applaud his State of the Union speech. As he put it, “Can we call that treason? Why not?” Here’s why not: The Constitution specifically defines treason, and failing to applaud the president isn’t treason—not by a longRead More
Scott Greytak on the Thom Hartmann Show Posted on October 1, 2016 (November 29, 2018) On Friday, September 30, our counsel Scott Greytak appeared on the Thom Hartmann show to discuss the road ahead of millennials and our democracy. Read More
Watch FSFP & Allies Support YES on CA 59 To Overturn Citizens United Posted on September 23, 2016 (September 29, 2016) On Friday, September 23, YES On Prop. 59 coalition members held a press briefing and Q/A session to educate California voters on the ballot initiative calling on state Representatives to overturn Citizens United with a constitutional amendment.Read More
Jamie Raskin, John Nichols & John Bonifaz Discuss the Wealth Primary & Money in Politics Posted on July 29, 2016 (July 29, 2016) John Nichols of The Nation discusses the wealth primary with Free Speech For People Cofounder John Bonifaz and Jamie Raskin, Maryland State Senator and Professor of Law at American University’s Washington College of Law. Read More
John Nichols & Spencer Overton Discuss Money In Politics Posted on July 29, 2016 (July 29, 2016) The Nation Magazine’s John Nichols discusses money in politics with Spencer Overton, President President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and George Washington University Professor of Law.Read More
Join John Bonifaz in Chatham, MA For Special Conversation On Reclaiming Democracy For All Posted on July 27, 2016 (July 27, 2016) We invite you to join us for a special conversation with Free Speech For People co-founder, John Bonifaz on “We the People: The Fight To Overturn Citizens United and Reclaim Our Democracy.” Read More
Join John Bonifaz & WAmend In Seattle Posted on June 1, 2016 (June 1, 2016) On Tuesday, June 7, Free Speech For People co-founder and President, John Bonifaz will join WAmend for a special evening conversation on the national movement to overturn Citizens United and reclaim our democracy.Read More
WAmend Beats It’s Signature Goal! Posted on January 1, 2016 (January 5, 2016) We have great news to report from Washington state. WAmend supporters surpassed their signature goal to put measure I-735 on the ballot!Read More