Campaign Finance

Eleven Shocking Facts About Campaign Finance Eleven Shocking Facts About Campaign Finance

Citizens United exacerbated the problem of money in politics to an extent that few actually comprehend.

Jan 20, 2012 / George Zornick

Dump ‘Citizens United’!

Dump ‘Citizens United’! Dump ‘Citizens United’!

We need a constitutional amendment to stem the flood of corporate money that’s poisoning our democracy.

Jan 18, 2012 / The Editors

After ‘Citizens United’: The Attack of the Super PACs

After ‘Citizens United’: The Attack of the Super PACs After ‘Citizens United’: The Attack of the Super PACs

These new political monsters have let loose an avalanche of scorched-earth, negative campaign ads—and enriched TV stations in the process.

Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Fighting Back Against ‘Citizens United’

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Fighting Back Against ‘Citizens United’ Katrina vanden Heuvel: Fighting Back Against ‘Citizens United’

What can you do to help overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision?

Jan 18, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’ Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’

Notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains what separates the most successful lobbyists from the rest.

Jan 17, 2012 / Press Room

Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’

Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’ Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’

As we approach the second anniversary of the disastrous Citizens United decision, a court case in Montana sets up the first direct challenge to the ruling.

Jan 17, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Groups Move to Force Obama’s Hand on the FEC Groups Move to Force Obama’s Hand on the FEC

Why isn't the administration interested in better enforcement of campaign finance laws?

Jan 12, 2012 / George Zornick

This Video Is as Absurd as Corporate Personhood—Updated This Video Is as Absurd as Corporate Personhood—Updated

What will it take to overturn Citizens United—perhaps a viral video? With The Nation’s own Katrina vanden Heuvel, Jim Hightower and more...

Jan 10, 2012 / Laura Flanders

What Will it Take to Overturn ‘Citizens United’? What Will it Take to Overturn ‘Citizens United’?

How can we stop money from running our elections?

Jan 9, 2012 / Press Room

Buying Congress in 2012 Buying Congress in 2012

Time to stop being cynical about corporate money in politics and start being angry.

Jan 5, 2012 / Bill McKibben

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