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Fifty Activist Groups Call for Congressional Hearings on Citizens United

Mike Ludwig, TruthOut.org. February 15, 2012.

Amending the Constitution is not an easy task, but there could be enough public support -- a recent poll shows that 62% of voters oppose the Citizens United decision.

How a Few Über-Wealthy Donors Helped Buy Republicans a Presidential Field They Hate

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. February 8, 2012.

In the era of Citizens United, early money from deep-pocketed donors played a major role in shaping the GOP field.

Is Fighting Corporate Corruption a Crack in the Supreme Court's Citizens United Ruling?

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 24, 2012.

Montana ACLU backed a corporate campaign spending ban. National ACLU did not.

The Uphill Battle Against Citizens United: Tricky Legal Terrain and No Easy Fixes

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 19, 2012.

Is there anything in the years to come that can lead to a victory against the notorious Supreme Court decision?

The Price of Power: Congressional Leadership Positions for Sale to the Highest Bidder

Thomas Ferguson, The Washington Spectator. October 17, 2011.

Uniquely among legislatures in the developed world, our Congressional parties now post prices for key slots on committees. You want it — you buy it.

Let's End the Arms Race of Secret, Corporate Money in Our Elections

Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation. May 19, 2011.

Democrats should use this moment to seize the overwhelming bipartisan sentiment across this country that we need to curb the influence of money in our elections.

How Republicans and Their Big Business Allies Duped Tens of Millions of Evangelicals into Voting for a Corporate Agenda

Frank Schaeffer, AlterNet. November 10, 2010.

The bible-thumping white underclass have given a big boost to the corporate bottom line.

Dems Take a Pounding in the Mid-Terms: Progressives Not Bold Enough, Says Caucus Leader

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. November 3, 2010.

The final results of the 2010 mid-term elections have only just been tallied, but progressives have already begun their soul-searching.

Will the Tea Party Take the Senate? 8 Races to Watch

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. November 2, 2010.

The Republicans may not win the Senate, but the Tea Party could take it hostage, thanks to millions of unaccountable dollars, post-Citizens United.

Meet the Right-Wing Election Ringleader Who's Behind the Flood of Corporate Cash in the Election (Video)

Harry Hanbury, GRITtv. October 29, 2010.

Tom DeLay's former lawyer, Brian McGahn is one of the main reasons why the U.S. Chamber and other groups have been able to hose millions from business into our election.

Coalition Calls for Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Decision Allowing Unlimited Election Spending

Jeffrey Clements, John Bonifaz, Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. October 29, 2010.

The co-founders of the Free Speech for People coalition discuss why a Constitutional amendment is needed to overturn Citizens United.

A Conservative Shadow Army Is Secretly Buying Off the Election for the GOP

Charlie Cray, CorpWatch. October 27, 2010.

The elections are days away, but the winners are virtually certain: the corporations and conservative operatives taking advantage of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling.

A Compendium of the Corrupt Politicians and Corporate Campaign Cash Flooding This Election

AlterNetOctober 26, 2010.

A round-up of the key articles AlterNet has run on the slimy goings on in our elections process.