New Hampshire Moves Forward With First Steps to Overturn Citizens United in Bipartisan Vote
In a bipartisan vote yesterday, the New Hampshire House passed a bill calling for a constitutional amendment to get big money out of our elections and overturn Citizens United.
PFAW Calls Newly-Introduced “Democracy Is For People” Amendment Important Step Forward
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) introduced an amendment to end corporate spending in our elections and permit Congress and the states to protect the political equality of all voters. The...
Three Voter Empowerment Bills Introduced in the House
Members of the Task Force on Election Reform introduced three voter empowerment bills at the beginning of the 113th Congress in January. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi created The Task Force to develop electoral reform legislation under the D.A....
Supreme Court to Consider Allowing Even More Money into Campaigns
The Roberts Court says it will consider a case challenging aggregate campaign contribution caps.
Washington State Moving Forward With First Steps to Overturn Citizens United
Earlier this month, a group of state legislators, led by Sen. Adam Kline and Rep. Jamie Pedersen introduced companion bills requesting that Congress pass a constitutional amendment to return the authority to regulate election spending to Congress and state legislatures.
PFAW and Allies Applaud Re-Launch of ‘Declaration For Democracy’ Campaign to Overturn Citizens United
2,000 Public Officials Have Already Expressed Support for Constitutional Amendment
WASHINGTON – This week People For the American Way and ally organizations applauded the re-launch of the “Declaration For Democracy” campaign....
White House Petition for Constitutional Amendment on Campaign Cash Clears Threshold
25K call on President Obama to use State of the Union to endorse amendment movement
Today, a petition on the White House website urging President Obama to “use the State of the Union to call for a constitutional amendment to get big money out...
PFAWF Releases Reports on Outside Election Spending in 21 States, Organizes ‘Money Out/Voters In’ Events Across the U.S.
Out of State Money Floods Contests in 2012
Washington, DC – Today People For the American Way Foundation unveiled new state-by-state fact sheets detailing outside spending in U.S. Senate and House races in 21 states. Each report...
PFAW and Allies Mark Citizens United Anniversary, MLK Day With Dozens of Actions Across the Nation, New Data on Election Spending
Washington, DC – This week People For the American Way joined with ally organizations to mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the third anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC with events drawing attention to the dual threats of voter...
Join "Money Out, Voters In" Today
The following video featuring Congressman Keith Ellison and People For the American Way's Marge Baker was recorded on December 15th, 2012 and live-streamed to host parties across the country.
On and around the weekend of...
Concerns that Citizens United May Impact Your Access to Birth Control
What does Citizens United have to do with women’s health care? According to a decision last week from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, perhaps more than you may think.
Just a week after the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected...
“Money Out, Voters In” Initiative Launches
Both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the 3rd anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC will take place this year on the weekend of January 19, 2013, and activists are preparing to draw attention to the appropriate juxtaposition of two of the most...
Pushing Back on Citizens United With Art
The results of a recent PFAW and unPAC produced art contest are in: a panel of experts (including such luminaries as Shepard Fairey, designer of the famous 2008 ‘Hope’ poster and Jesse Dylan, creator of the ‘Yes We Can’...
A Critical Victory in Montana
The defender of Montana's campaign finance laws will now become that state's governor.
New Analysis Shines a Light on 2012 Election Spending
U.S. PIRG and Demos issue an analysis of how much campaign money is being spent by a few individuals and corporations.
What Kind of Justice Will We Vote for On Election Day?
President Obama's Supreme Court Justices respect the words and the values of the Constitution and deeply understand the law's impact on everyday Americans.
Supreme Court Nominations in Campaigns
Supreme Court nominations come up in debates and campaigns.
Montana Campaign Finance Caps Can Stay For Now
The Court declines to wreck Montana's campaign finance system just two weeks before Election Day.
Chamber of Commerce - Big Spenders in the 2012 Elections
*NOTE: If you happen to be in the D.C. area, consider joining us Friday, Oct. 19 from 11:15a.m.-12:00p.m. for a rally in front of the U.S. Chamber that will call on the organization to disclose the sources of its funding and to stop opposing...
CitU Spending Overwhelmingly Benefits Romney
Since Labor Day, 70% of outside spending on the presidential race made possible by Citizens United has benefited Mitt Romney, according to a new analysis.
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