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The Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC threatens to tear apart the fabric of our democracy and grant powerful corporations unfettered influence in our political process.
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Citizens United v. FEC Constitutional Remedies: List of local, state and federal resolution efforts

Here's a list of federal, state and local bills and resolutions which have been introduced or passed in support of amending the Constitution to undo the harm of Citizens United.
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Sign Up to Host a House Party

In early January, PFAW and our allies with the United For the People campaign are mobilizing activists across the country to host organizing house parties in preparation for the January 21 day of action, marking the two-year anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC.
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Activist Resources for the Two-Year Anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC

Americans are taking to the streets and standing up to corporate greed and injustice. Here are some tools to help.
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Government By the People Activist Toolkit

A citizens’ toolkit for repairing the damage done by Citizens United v. FEC.
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United For the People

Featured at this year's Netroots Nation, check out our new United For the People web portal featuring all the organizations that are united in the belief that the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United must be remedied by a Constitutional amendment in order to restore the democratic promise of America.

PFAW's Marge Baker Discusses the Impact of Citizens United

PFAW's Marge Baker discusses the impact of and reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission in 2010.

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The Citizens United Era: How the Supreme Court Continues to Put Business First

A new PFAW Foundation report examines how the Supreme Court's conservative majority is working to reshape our Constitution and elevate corporate interests above the rights of individual Americans. Beginning with the 2010 decision in Citizens United, the Roberts Court has handed down a steady stream of decisions that allow enormous corporations to use their significant resource advantage to influence the law in their favor.
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Sample State/City Resolution Supporting a Constitutional Amendment

Ask your town, city, or state to pass a resolution in favor of an amendment to correct Citizens United by sharing our sample resolution with your local councilmember or state legislator.

Ongoing Coverage on PFAW's Blog

Check out PFAW's ongoing coverage of Citizens United v. FEC.
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