Tag: Citizens United
Too much money, too little democracy: Americans across party lines reject...
A new national poll finds widespread bipartisan concern that billionaires, dark money and special interest spending are overpowering ordinary voters in U.S. elections as campaign spending continues to shatter records.
How 300 billionaires poured $3 billion into the 2024 elections
A tiny fraction of donors supplied nearly one-fifth of all federal campaign spending as billionaire influence surged to unprecedented levels.
Musk’s $10 million Senate donation reignites debate over billionaire influence in...
Elon Musk’s $10 million super PAC donation to a MAGA challenger seeking Mitch McConnell’s seat renews scrutiny of campaign finance law and billionaire influence in U.S. elections.
Montana plan challenges dark money dominance by redefining corporate power
A growing bipartisan effort in Montana aims to curb the effects of Citizens United by altering corporate charters rather than regulating political speech.
Citizens United at 15: Landmark ruling helped Elon Musk & other...
About 44 percent of Trump’s election was funded by just 10 megadonors.
The billionaire behind RFK Jr. and Trump: Timothy Mellon’s influence on...
Timothy Mellon, the secretive billionaire, bankrolls both RFK Jr. and Donald Trump in the 2024 election, raising critical concerns about the influence of wealth on American democracy.
Progressive leaders demand end to Citizens United following Cori Bush’s primary...
Cori Bush’s primary defeat underscores the urgent need to reform campaign finance laws as progressives rally against the influence of super PACs and billionaire-funded elections.
2024 election cycle shattered by record Dark Money surge
An unprecedented surge of dark money casts a shadow over the 2024 elections, challenging the transparency and integrity of American democracy with over $162 million in undisclosed contributions.
Thomas’ Citizens United vote enabled billionaire benefactor to boost political power
"The Crows' influence-buying and political spending are emblematic of a larger problem: the ongoing attempt by billionaires to purchase our democracy."
‘Time for Citizens United to go’: US oligarchs poured $1.2 billion...
"Billionaires shouldn't get to use their enormous wealth to pick and choose who they want in office."
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Justice Department drops multiple corporate crime investigations
A reported decision to abandon several major corporate crime cases has raised concerns that the federal government is easing pressure on corporate misconduct.
Trump administration activates never-used deportation court for first time in 30 years
The Justice Department’s unprecedented filing before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court opens a little-known legal pathway that could expand executive deportation powers while relying on sealed evidence and limited public scrutiny.
Trump administration narrows Endangered Species Act protections by removing habitat destruction rule
The administration has eliminated a decades-old definition of “harm,” making it more difficult to use the Endangered Species Act to stop projects that destroy critical wildlife habitat.
Forget the DC swamp—here’s a gripping documentary about the most courageous, legendary clean water...
We’re talking seriously impactful breakthroughs, per this Inside Climate News report, as Diane and local citizen scientists now oversee a $50 (FIFTY!) million settlement—the largest clean water EPA penalty ever.