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Why We Should Thank Stephen Colbert: 3 Ways the Culture-Jammer Exposes Our Rotten Corporate State

Scott Thill, AlterNet. January 26, 2012.

Colbert educates viewers on America's arcane political machinery, while schooling mainstream journalists on how to properly inform the citizenry.

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.

What if Citizens United Actually United the Citizens?

Ilyse Hogue, The Nation. January 22, 2012.

This past week saw a flurry of progressive victories that could upset the conventional wisdom about a post–Citizens United world.

Business Leaders Demand SEC Regulate Corporate Political Spending

Lisa Gilbert, Public Citizen. January 20, 2012.

Corporate reformers have launched a mounting campaign at finance industry regulators to curb corporate political excesses.

Is Reversing Citizens United or Corporate Personhood Enough?

Shannon Biggs, AlterNet. January 20, 2012.

It's time to ask ourselves: What are we truly prepared to do to put government in the hands of the people?

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?

Will Obama Issue an Order Exposing Big Corporate Political Spenders in Citizens United Era?

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 10, 2012.

Like it or not, many of America's biggest corporations may be forced to disclose their political spending.

Meet the Man Behind "Citizens United": What Does the Ultra-Conservative Lawyer Have Planned Next?

Viveca Novak, The American Prospect. January 8, 2012.

James Bopp is already well into the next phase of his crusade to topple as many of the limits on the role of money in politics as can be done in one man’s lifetime.

Montana High Court Says 'Citizens United' Does Not Apply In Big Sky State

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 1, 2012.

State Supreme Court Issues Remarkable Ruling Against Corporate Speech

Sen. Bernie Sanders: Corporations Are Not People and They Shouldn't Be Allowed to Buy Our Elections

Sen. Bernie Sanders, AlterNet. December 9, 2011.

Bottom line: Corporations should not be able to go into their treasuries and spend millions and millions of dollars on a campaign in order to buy elections.

The Real History of 'Corporate Personhood': Meet the Man to Blame for Corporations Having More Rights Than You

Jeffrey Clements, Berrett-Koehler Publishers. December 6, 2011.

The real history of today's excessive corporate power starts with a tobacco lawyer appointed to the Supreme Court.

The Fascinating History of How Corporations Became "People" -- Thanks to Corrupt Courts Working for the 1%

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 23, 2011.

Occupiers could direct their energy not only at Wall Street, but also at its enablers, in Congress, and ultimately, at the high court.

Did Mitt Romney and Rick Perry Make an Illegal Million-Dollar Backroom Deal?

Mark Hertsgaard, Salon. October 3, 2011.

A new lawsuit reveals contradictory stories about an illicit $1 million campaign contribution from “Swift Boat” funder.

Obama Hits Up Wall Street 'Fat Cats' For Reelection Funds, But What About Jobs?

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. June 13, 2011.

As Barack Obama gears up for his reelection fight, Wall Street donors are leery of handing over the cash--and former advisers warn about jobs.

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 the Koch Brothers Indoctrinate Their Employees with Right-Wing Anti-Worker Propaganda

Mark Ames, Mike Elk, The Nation. April 23, 2011.

Before the landmark Citizens' United ruling, the kind of corporate propaganda Koch Industries is using wouldn't have been legal.

The Tea Party Propaganda Factory You Probably Don't Know About

David Rosen, AlterNet. April 19, 2011.

The documentary production company Citizens United has dedicated itself to furthering the interests of the far right and the super-rich.

Why Our Broken Political System Falls Prey to Right-Wing Extremism

Lynn Parramore, Thomas Ferguson, New Deal 2.0. April 12, 2011.

Thomas Ferguson explains how the polarization of our politics and the influx of corporate cash steer our politics to the right.

Vision: 5 Ways You Can Fight 'Citizens United' and Reclaim Our Democracy

Annie Leonard, Allison Cook, YES! Magazine. March 1, 2011.

Here's how we can fight the disastrous Supreme Court ruling.

Resolution Calling to Amend the Constitution Banning Corporate Personhood Introduced in Vermont

Christopher Ketcham, AlterNet. January 22, 2011.

On the anniversary of the Citizens United decision, Vermont politicians are moving to deny corporations the rights that humans enjoy.

First Anniversary of Citizens United Decision: Hundreds of Millions in Corporate Money Already Pouring into Elections

Chris Kromm, Institute for Southern Studies. January 21, 2011.

A year ago this week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling so momentous that many are still grappling to take stock of its impact on our political system.

Progressive Profiles: With New TV Show, Radio Talker Thom Hartmann Brings Substance to Style

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. January 15, 2011.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, knowledge of history and boundless energy, Hartmann brings the singular mix he honed on national radio to the cable news airwaves.

A Ground's Eye View of How Millions of Shady Corporate Political Dollars Are Hijacking This Election

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. October 30, 2010.

'It’s pretty clear that corporations now have the ability to spend unlimited amounts of money to take on people like my boss.'

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.

Kentucky Millionaire Spends Big Bucks to Defeat DA Who Investigated Sexual Abuse at His Shady Nursing Home

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. October 29, 2010.

We could see the purchase of not only political influence, but also 'prosecutorial discretion' as a result of the Citizens United ruling.

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