In a time where inequality is widening and the concentration of wealth is greater than ever, our political system has been turned upside down. The game is rigged, and it’s not rigged for people like you and me.
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.
Donald Trump’s War on SuperPACs
Breaking ranks with party orthodoxy, Donald Trump’s war on the campaign finance system is good news
Laws Force Changing Patterns of NJ Political Fundraising
Independent groups take over NJ political fundraising from local campaigns in new legal landscape
Super PACs Shouldn’t Be Taking Over Election Campaigns
Weak laws mean that Super PACs are taking over election campaigns in ways that should be illegal
Californians Against Citizens United Get Organized
Bipartisan push sees Californians against Citizens United seek new state Supreme Court action
78% Want Money Out Of Politics
With vast majority behind getting money out of elections, time to reverse Citizens United is here
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter Slams American Democracy on Oprah
President Carter outlines dangers that money politics present to American democracy on Oprah
SuperPAC Films Test Boundaries of Campaign Finance Law
Republican candidates walking fine line on participation in SuperPAC films even under weak laws
Divide and Rule: A Failed Electoral System
Since the beginning of recorded human history systems of hierarchy have been set up not only to control and keep the masses in their places, but to make men superior to women, one race superior to another, and the rich superior to the poor.
Supporting Election Reform: Lawrence Lessig For President
Money in elections reform to get boost into mainstream with Lawrence Lessig For President campaign