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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.
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.
PFAW and Allies Deliver 750,000 Constitutional Amendment Petitions to Congress
Representatives from People For the American Way, Public Citizen, Move to Amend, Free Speech For People, and MoveOn delivered over 750,000 petitions to members of Rep. Donna Edwards’ staff calling for a Constitutional Amendment to correct Citizens United.
Events Around the Country 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.
One-year anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC decision January 21
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.
Resources
Government By the People Activist Packet
A citizens’ toolkit for repairing the damage done by 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.
Ongoing Coverage on PFAW's Blog
Check out PFAW's ongoing coverage of Citizens United v. FEC.
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