It’s no secret that powerful multinational corporations are fighting progressive reforms in Washington on health care, the environment, energy, economic recovery and other crucial issues. By mobilizing their vast resources, they are able to thwart real public interest reforms in their insatiable quest for ever-expanding Wall Street profits.
Think this problem can’t get any worse? It can.
Soon, the Supreme Court could strike down a century of modest limits on corporate influence in politics, allowing unlimited corporate money into our elections. On September 9, the Supreme Court heard the case, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, and a decision is expected before the end of the year.
A bad decision by the Supreme Court would open up the floodgates to corporate money in politics. Progressive efforts that corporations oppose could be rolled over by their immense amounts of cash. Voters would be effectively shut out of the political process.
IF a bad decision is made, we have to show that the public will not stand for increased corporate influence in politics. Corporations don’t vote, and they shouldn’t be permitted to spend limitless amounts of money to influence election outcomes. Don’t let our elections and progress get rolled by corporate power!
PLEDGE TO PROTEST!
Pledge to protest if the Supreme Court allows more corporate influence in our elections! We are planning a protest to have a big impact that most people will be able to do wherever they are when the decision is handed down. In the meantime, check out our other protest suggestions and find out about the actions that took place around the country on September 9 on our blog, CitzenVox.org. Please comment below and send photos and video links to action@citizen.org.
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Date
Name
Share how you plan to protest!
6679
November 20, 2009
Brad Kalita
Its simple corporate moneyto pols. has and will continue to ruin the country for the majority
6678
November 20, 2009
Lori Alicie
I plan to boycott any corporation caught trying to tamper with democracy!
6677
November 20, 2009
Glenn Simpson
6676
November 20, 2009
Douglas Estes
Attend demonstrations.
6675
November 20, 2009
Annette Demartine
6674
November 20, 2009
Helene Tekulsky
I will sign petitions, spread the word and attend a protest in the streets if one is in my city.
6673
November 20, 2009
Heather Geraw
send to people and spread the word.
6672
November 20, 2009
Robert Bohmfalk
6671
November 20, 2009
Zema Hardeman III
6670
November 20, 2009
Gary Thomas
6669
November 20, 2009
Lynn Elliott
6668
November 20, 2009
Connie Raper
6667
November 20, 2009
Lorenzo Canizares
Public demonstrations of protest
6666
November 20, 2009
Madeleine Pham
6665
November 19, 2009
Jeannie Williams
I will fast, and see if I can get a few friends to join me.
6664
November 19, 2009
Donald Waltman
6663
November 19, 2009
Jambrina Sakellaropoulo
6662
November 19, 2009
Harriet Van Buren
Continue to write to our Senators and Representatives.
6661
November 19, 2009
jeff bradley
6660
November 19, 2009
Dulce Beltarn
6659
November 19, 2009
Mary Bell
6658
November 19, 2009
Robert McNair
I will join with local liberal and pro-constitution organizations to let our views be known publically. Democracy is at risk!
6657
November 19, 2009
Edward Pleskovitch
With e-mails and personal conversations with family and friends.
