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Citizens United articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Supreme Court transformed the campaign finance landscape through Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission opening the floodgates of big money. Efforts to repeal the ruling are underway. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics as well as our articles on the Supreme Court too.
Story of How IRS Was Held in Contempt of Congress
House Republicans have held former IRS head Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress for failing to testify in a house committee hearing on May 22nd 2013 after fierce Citizens United-related battle over money in politics.
NHRebellion Summer March for Election Reform
Money in election system of corruption is target of NHRebellion summer march and protests
GOP in Internal Clash on Money in Elections Limits
Supreme Court actions and push for deregulation have left GOP in internal clash for direction
IRS Moves Against Conservatives in Charity Organization
GOP furious after IRS moves against conservative Patrick Henry Center for Individual Liberty
Ex-Supreme Court Justice Slams Changes Made to Elections
Money in elections decisions have been wrong according to ex-Supreme Court Justice Stevens
Defenders of Supreme Court Talk of Class Realignment
Economic aims behind attack on democracy reveal misguided priority of defenders of Supreme Court
Dozens of States Battling Citizens United With Legislation
Different states battling Citizens United in different ways with varying levels of success
The 200,000% Increase in NJ Political Spending Since the 70s
NJ political spending last year was more than every previous year combined
Citizens United 2? Supreme Court Rules Soon
Ruling expected on independent donor limits at Supreme Court is feared to be Citizens United 2