Tag Archives: Citizens United

Move to Amend.org – Reject the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United – Sign the Petition

MovetoAmend.org is a coalition dedicated to ending the illegitimate legal doctrines that prevent the American people from governing ourselves. “We the corporations” On January 21, 2010, with its ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled … Continue reading

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Commentary: Will the Supreme Court let corporate America judge itself?

Robert Weissman | Public Citizen April 12, 2010 Suppose you buy a new house that turns out to be plagued by toxic mold. The home builder refuses to make repairs. You want to sue, but you learn that the fine … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Buy Your Own Judge

April 5, 2010 by Adam Skaggs Illinois is home to the nation’s costliest judicial election ever: the 2004 contest between Lloyd Karmeier and Gordon Maag. The two candidates in Illinois’s fifth judicial district together raised almost $9.4 million, nearly double … Continue reading

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