Category Archives: Citizens United

Why Senate Republicans Voted For Citizens United Debate

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Since Al Franken was elected in 2008, he has rarely granted interviews to the national media, reflecting his commitment to be taken seriously as a senator who works for his constituents.   In this rare interview with Lawrence O’Donnell last … Continue reading →

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‘Pivotal Moment’ For The Movement To Remove Big Money From Politics

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Trish Nelson

It is always worth taking the time to read John Nichols. commondreams.org The Senate will wrangle this week over whether to amend the Constitution to allow citizens and their representatives to organize elections where votes matter more than dollars. The … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate To Vote Sept. 8 On Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Note from BFIA:  Sign the petition to get money out of politics.  But don’t just sign the petition. Be sure and contact Senators Harkin and Grassley. CREDO Action On September 8, the Senate is scheduled to vote on a constitutional … Continue reading →

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The Impact Of Money On Democracy: Panel Discussion

Posted on May 28, 2014 by bfiatracykurowski

The Impact of Money on Democracy A Panel Discussion on McCutcheon and Citizens United Supreme Court Decisions Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA Thursday, MAY 29th: 7PM – 9PM FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC … Continue reading →

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The PAC To Get Money Out Of Politics

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Trish Nelson

A PAC to fight money in politics.  Pledges collected after goal is reached.  This is worth a listen.

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New Year Reckoning: Money In Politics

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

About once a year I like to go off and think about life in general. Something everyone should do at some point. This is to help me decide where I want to focus my energies for the next year. I … Continue reading →

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Iowa Move to Amend Events

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Marybeth Gardam wrote a response to my post “A Dose of Citizens United Reality” to say “the rumors of my demise are overstated.” While Marybeth is moving out of state, she is in the process of saying a long goodbye … Continue reading →

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A Dose of Citizens United Reality

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Writing in The Nation, John Nichols put the best possible face on what he described in as, “the broad-based national campaign to enact a constitutional amendment to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court rulings that ushered in a new era of … Continue reading →

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The Fierce Urgency Of Now: Can We Turn Crisis Into Opportunity?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Trish Nelson

David Cobb recently spoke to the Green Party of Florida and this is part of what he said. Click on the link below to read his entire speech. “Maybe we ought to start thinking and acting like we’re in a … Continue reading →

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Money Never Sleeps

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Dave Bradley

One thing we must realize in the wake of avoiding the major disaster named Romney is that money doesn’t sleep, nor does it take a day off. By that I mean that despite being beaten those who gave major money to … Continue reading →

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