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Money Is NOT Speech
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April 3, 2014
The Supreme Court's long-awaited decision in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, announced this week, has given the super-rich an even greater say in elections and our democracy.
Reducing the Number of Those Eligible to Vote - Who Benefits?
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April 3, 2014
It's ironic. Decisions by this Supreme Court have allowed states to make it more difficult for ordinary Americans to vote, while at the same time, the Court is sanctioning a new flood of dollars from the super-rich to candidates and campaigns. (See the story on this week's disastrous decision in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission.)
Common Cause Highlights "Two Shameful Milestones" in Senate
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April 3, 2014
New analysis from Common Cause spotlights two recent "shameful milestones" that the current U.S. Senate should not be celebrating.
Making Every Vote Count: NY Legislature Passes National Popular Vote Bill
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March 27, 2014
By overwhelming majorities in both chambers, the New York State Assembly and Senate adopted National Popular Vote legislation, a vote that moves the nation closer to adopting a popular vote standard for our presidential election. If the governor signs the bill, New York will become the 11th state/jurisdiction to adopt the measure.
Activists Fight Back Online Against Big PhRMA Support for Fast Track-TPP
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March 27, 2014
An online love-fest organized by Big PhRMA to support fast track and the Trans-Pacific Partnership last Friday quickly became an online "no fast track-no TPP" rally, as CWA activists and allies took over the Twitter chat and expressed broad opposition to the trade deal.