The problem is that it doesn’t matter what you would rather have. Because of things like the U.S. Supreme Court decision Citizens United, the most powerful entities in this nation can spend as much as they wish influencing our elections.
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Ending Citizens United
It’s good to see that the U.S. legislative world hasn’t forgotten about overturning, preferably via a Constitutional Amendment, the Supreme Court decision FEC v. Citizens United, that granted corporations free speech protection to donate as much as they want to …
Some Things Are Looking Up
Jair Bolsonaro’s loss in Brazil and various aspects of the 2022 midterms here in the U.S. stand out as bright spots in terms of dealing with the trend to fascism/nationalism around the world. On a related matter, it’s gratifying that …
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From The New Yorker’s Andy Borowitz: “Women Declare Themselves Corporations to Force Supreme Court to Grant Them Rights as People”
He continues: Attorneys across the nation indicated that they have been swamped by requests from clients seeking to incorporate as soon as possible. I know I do a great deal of gushing about Borowitz and his amazing wit, but clearly …
Controlling Corporations
Perhaps 112 years ago, what Teddy Roosevelt wanted so desperately for our nation actually could have been accomplished, though it certainly seems out of reach now. What we can do, which will win back some of the control we’ve lost …
Calling All Patriotic Moms and Dads
“Hey parents! Get this fun and free patriotic bundle from Mike Huckabee’s “Kids (sic) Guide to the Presidential Election” while supplies last!” Sounds good to me. Who wouldn’t like a “patriotic bundle” for our kids? I’m sure there are robust …
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Citizens United Is Guiding America’s MegaTrends
While low marginal income tax rates are part of the issue, I believe the bulk of the problem is corruption in the larger sense of the word.
Move To Amend the U.S. Constitution
As we enter the holiday season and begin to think about a new beginning for the New Year, maybe we should think about our country–in addition to our waist lines.
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Chile Dumps Coal
As discussed in this video, Chile just became the most recent country to dedicate itself to ridding its energy mix of coal at the maximum practical rate. Can’t the U.S. do the same? No one’s asking for this to happen …
Getting Money out of Politics
Well, it could have been done at the time TR said this; now that’s not so clear. Yet as recently as a few years ago, it seems that the move to overturn Citizens United and get money out of politics …
