Fighting Big Money in Politics

The devastating 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United unleashed a massive uptick in outside political spending. Twelve years later, our political landscape is dominated by corporations, special interests and the wealthy – at the expense of the rest of us. Alongside our allies and millions of grassroots activists, People For the American Way is fighting to get big money out of politics for good and finally create a government truly of, by and for the people.

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The rise of super PACS enabled wealthy donors to spend unlimited money to influence elections
The lack of restrictions on outside spending from corporations and special interest groups
The rise of political advertising and lack of transparency over who has funded them
The impact on Americans, particularly women, communities of color, and low-income people

Continue to grow our people-powered movement
Support campaign finance laws that regulate political spending and fundraising
Pass progressive legislation, like the Democracy For All amendment, that would prevent abuses of power through Big Money in politics
Elevate how money in politics intersects with issues like health care, gun violence and climate change

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Citizens United: 12 Years Later

Citizens United: 12 years later

On the 12th anniversary of Citizens United, one thing is clear: With this decision, the Roberts Court opened the floodgates for the Far Right’s full-fledged assault on our democracy.

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