Citizens United Vs Federal Election Commission was a case decided by the Supreme Court on January 21st, The decision lifted spending limits for private.

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Citizens United Vs Federal Election Commission was a case decided by the Supreme Court on January 21st, 2010. The decision lifted spending limits for private citizens and organization on political campaigns and activities. This decision led to the dramatic increase of Super PACs and other high-level spending by individuals and groups to either support or critique candidates running for office. In 2008 independent spending on elections was roughly $20 Million, but in 2012 spending exploded to roughly $80 Million. (Center for Responsive Politics)

This repeal of spending restrictions by individuals and organizations has given a disproportionate amount of “political speech” to those with wealth and resources. For example, billionaires and millionaires now can dictate/control the kinds of information and advertisements disseminated during an election cycle and develop unchecked influence over candidates and campaigns. In essence the law decrees money=speech, thus ordinary working and middle class Americans see no increase in their political power and influence.

Our entire system is built on Democracy, the belief that everyone has an equal voice to elect leaders and influence our government. Citizens United grossly undermines this fundamental value. The open flood gates of money into our election process makes candidates more dependent on securing the support of a select few Americans with high spending power. This infusion of Big Money into the system makes it much more difficult for non-insiders to run for office and represent their communities in government.

Ask Politicians to sign the People’s Pledge: An agreement between all candidates running to not use outside funds in election activities. If a candidate receives funds or support from an outside group, they face a penalty that takes money from their own campaign. This was pioneered in the 2012 US Senate Campaign in Mass between Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown. Spread the word about Campaign Finance Reform and encourage friends and families to ask businesses and politicians to support reforms. Join organizations like Fair Shot to organize communities and advocate for Campaign Finance Reform.

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