Citizens United decision featured in Supreme Court theater company’s new play in Washington D.C.
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.
How Latest Judicial Elections Were Purchased
Big corporate money in local races feeds concern that judicial elections were purchased outright
Supreme Court Politicization Brings Fundamental Questions
Despite safe guards in Constitution, a rise in Supreme Court politicization is a worrying trend
Citizens United Amendment Headed for Senate Debate
Election reform activists in nationwide push to support Senate passage of Citizens United amendment
Divided Congress to Consider Citizens United Repeal
Growing public outcry has led to new Citizens United repeal push in Democratic controlled Senate
Citizens United is Free Market For Government Corruption
Behind Supreme Court’s ruling on Citizens United is new type of free market constitution fundamentalism
6 Years After Federal Bailout, AIG Pays Politicians Again
After $182 Billion government bailout, insurance giant AIG pays politicians for favors legally thanks to Citizens United
Single-Candidate SuperPACs Facilitating Political Bribery
Secretive single-candidate superPACs supported frequently by a rich family member or benefactor
Seeking Politicians Who Fight Money in Politics
Lawrence Lessig seeks political help to fight money in politics with new advocacy group
VIDEO: The Minimum Wage and Money Politics
Issues of minimum wage and money in politics are linked according to left wing politicians