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Citizens United v. FEC Constitutional Remedies: List of local and state resolution efforts [1]
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.
Government By the People Activist Toolkit [2]
A citizens’ toolkit for repairing the damage done by Citizens United v. FEC.
United For the People [3]
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 [4]
PFAW's Marge Baker discusses the impact of and reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission in 2010.
Edit Memo: Take Back the Constitution from the Corporate Court [5]
The American people have been forced several times to amend the Constitution to reverse the damage caused by the Supreme Court when it acts in collusion with the enemies of social justice and popular democracy.
Video from PFAW Panel: Constitutional Remedies to Overturning Citizens United [6]
People For the American Way’s Marge Baker moderates a panel discussion on Capitol Hill about the necessity of a constitutional amendment to address out-of-control corporate spending on elections made possible by Citizens United.
Video Marks the First Anniversary of Citizens United Decision [7]
Take a look at this video we put together following Citizen Jane as she runs for office in post-Citizens United America.
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Our Work In This Area
The Citizens United Era: How the Supreme Court Continues to Put Business First [18]
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.
Sample State/City Resolution Supporting a Constitutional Amendment [19]
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.
People For the American Way and Allies Issue Joint Statement Pledging to Counter Threats to Free and Fair Elections [13]
People For the American Way joined with more than fifty organizations to express their concern about two critical threats to our democratic system: corporate influence in elections and laws and official actions that suppress the vote. Under the banner “Money Out, Voters In,” the organizations issued a joint statement pledging to fight special interest money in politics and to support the rights of all voters.