Government By the People
People For the American Way Endorses the Confirmation of Elena Kagan
Following her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, People For the American Way announced its support for the confirmation of Elena Kagan to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens.
Senator Sessions Equates Citizens United with Brown v. Board
Talking Points Memo has reported an exchange in which Sen. Jeff Sessions, the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, defended the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC by comparing it to the decision to desegregate American schools in Brown v. Board of Education.
People For Statement on House Passage of the DISCLOSE Act
The House today passed a version of the DISCLOSE Act, the first legislative "fix" to the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC.
New PFAW Poll Shows Americans Want Action to Correct Citizens United
Results of a poll conducted by Hart Research Associates for People For the American Way revealed that Americans across the political spectrum are intensely concerned about corporate influence in our democracy and disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC.
New Poll: Wide Support for Limiting Corporate Spending in Elections
In a new PFAW poll that cuts across the political spectrum, Americans overwhelmingly believe that our democracy must be protected from unlimited corporate spending.
Massachusetts Senators Introduce “Free Speech For People” Resolution
Today, a group of Massachusetts state senators introduced a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC.
Citizens United panel at America's Future Now!
20 Questions for Solicitor General Kagan
People For the American Way has released a suggested list of 20 serious and substantive questions for members of the Senate Judiciary Committee to ask Solicitor General Elena Kagan in the upcoming hearings on her Supreme Court nomination.
20 Questions for Solicitor General Kagan
As Elena Kagan's confirmation hearings begin, here are 20 questions we think she should answer.
Sessions and Kyl Shocked, Shocked to Find that Kagan Has Used Sentences Beginning with “I”
Senators Sessions and Kyl have apparently reached a new level of desperation in their effort to smear Elena Kagan, making petty claims that rely on the same ridiculous double standard that they have embraced throughout the confirmation process.
Previewing the Right Wing Playbook on the Kagan Confirmation Hearings
When Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announced his retirement plans, the Right swung into action with a plan to make the confirmation process just one more part of their 2010 and 2012 political strategies.
Supreme Court Halts Public Matching Funds for Arizona Candidates
The Supreme Court ruled today that Arizona candidates who have opted in to the state’s public financing system can’t collect matching funds—the money allotted to candidates who are up against particularly well-funded opponents or interest groups—until the Court has time to consider whether the matching funds are constitutional.
Senator Cornyn Exposes Right’s Hypocrisy on Judicial Philosophy
Senator John Cornyn today accused Solicitor General Elena Kagan of displaying “disregard for the First Amendment and freedom of speech” by defending laws that limited corporate influence on elections.
House Committee Approves DISCLOSE Act
The House Administration Committee today approved an amended version of the DISCLOSE Act, a bill aimed at blunting the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC.
Michael B. Keegan, President of People For the American Way, issued the following statement:
“By approving the DISCLOSE Act, The House Administration Committee has taken an important step toward restoring democracy and transparency to our electoral process.
People For Statement on the Nomination of Elena Kagan
President Obama today nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to fill the vacancy left by departing Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens -- the confirmation process will present a unique opportunity for a dialogue about the role of the Court and the meaning of our Constitution.
Choosing the Next Supreme Court Justice: Lessons From the Jurisprudence of Associate Justice John Paul Stevens
The announcement on April 9, 2010 that Associate Justice John Paul Stevens will retire from the Supreme Court of the United States after almost 35 years of service reminded us of the remarkable impact Justice Stevens has had on this country and created another opportunity for President Barack Obama to nominate a Supreme Court jurist.
New Provocative Ad Asks: “Is The Supreme Court Corporate America’s Newest Subsidiary?”
A new ad, released May 7, asks the provocative question: “Is the Supreme Court corporate America’s newest subsidiary?”
DISCLOSE Act Is Key First Step in Fixing "Citizens United"
Today, Democratic Senators appeared in front of the Supreme Court to unveil crucial legislation to mitigate the impact of the Supreme Court's destructive ruling in Citizens United v. FEC.
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.
Government By the People Activist Toolkit
A citizens’ toolkit for repairing the damage done by Citizens United v. FEC.
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