Government By the People
Barriers to Justice and Accountability: How the Supreme Court's Recent Rulings Will Affect Corporate Behavior
PFAWF's commentary to the Senate Judiciary committee reveals that, during its 2010-2011 term, the Supreme Court has severely undermined individuals’ ability to harness the power of law to rein in giant corporations’ excesses.
Supreme Court Strikes Another Blow to Clean Elections
The Supreme Court today, in a 5-4 decision, struck down the long-standing Arizona law providing matching funds for publicly financed candidates running against well-financed opponents.
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.
The 2010-2011 Supreme Court Term: Corporate Power v. People’s Rights
Several times this term, a divided Supreme Court has let a right wing political agenda trump the law and common sense, to the detriment of the Constitution and the American people.
PFAW Foundation Report: ALEC—The Voice of Corporate Special Interests in State Legislatures
Today, PFAWF released its latest Right Wing Watch: In Focus report on the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the quietly influential organization behind pro-corporate laws in states throughout the country.
From Taxing Railroads to Buying Elections
Today marks the 125th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad, a landmark case which was interpreted to confer “personhood” on corporations rather than individuals.
Issa's Budget Hearings: Brought to You by the Koch Brothers
In the latest sham hearings, House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa invited Wisconsin Gov. Walker to testify to the committee about fixing state and municipal budgets, despite Gov. Walker representing the kind of politics where the requests of the moneyed trump the needs of the middle class.
Issa’s Sham Hearings: Brought to You by the Koch Brothers
On Thursday, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, chaired by Darrell Issa (R-CA), will hold a hearing on state and municipal debt. Parading a roster of ultra-conservative ideologues including Gov.
The Story of Citizens United v. FEC
A new video, The Story of Citizens United v. FEC, gives an exploration of the inordinate power that corporations exercise in our democracy.
The Story of Citizens United v. FEC
Events and Video Mark the First Anniversary of Citizens United Decision
To mark the anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC, people across the country organized rallies and house parties to spread awareness of the decision and to call for a constitutional amendment to reverse it. PFAW Foundation released a video about the decision and the need for a constitutional amendment to overturn it.
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.
Americans Unite Against Corporate Influence in Elections on Anniversary of Supreme Court Decision
Today, the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC, activists around the country will gather to protest the decision that lifted restrictions on corporate influence in elections and to call for a constitutional amendment to reverse it.
Citizen Jane Explains the Impact of Citizens United
Events to Mark One Year Anniversary of Citizens United Decision
A number of national and local groups will produce a series of events this week to mark the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC, which overturned limits on corporate influence in elections. In addition to a wide range of local events planned across the nation, a series of events will take place in Washington, DC to show the broad based support for action—including amending the Constitution—to restore democratic power to citizens, not corporations.
Events include:
Citizens United Anniversary Events in Your Area
Find an event in your area where you can join other local activists in standing up against the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United.
One Year After the Citizens United v. FEC Decision
On January 21, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned precedent and defied the principle of judicial restraint in an opinion that has become a lightning rod in Washington, D.C. and beyond. This Friday will be the one-year anniversary of that decision.
Health Care Reform Repeal: Bought and Paid for by Citizens United
Alarming new research by PFAW shows that empowered by the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, corporate-backed groups intent on the repeal of the health care reform law spent an enormous amount of money to help defeat vulnerable supporters of reform and elect candidates who vowed to repeal it.
Share this page:
Support This Work
Support pluralism, equal opportunity, and freedom of thought, expression and religion — the American Way!
Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Copyright & Disclaimer | RSS
Other PFAW.org sites: Young People For | Young Elected Officials | Right Wing Watch
Visit us on: 
Facebook | 
Change.org | 
Twitter | 
YouTube | 
Flickr
