Fixing our democracy means taking big money out of our politics.
John,
15 years ago this month, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Citizens United v. FEC — a landmark case that upended century-old campaign finance restrictions and enabled corporations and outside groups to spend unlimited resources on elections.
The result? ⬇️
While the ultra rich and special interests have long had an outsized influence in our elections, the Court’s 2010 ruling decisively titled political influence toward wealthy donors and mega corporations.
Perhaps the most significant outcome of the case has been the proliferation of super PACs — which empower the wealthiest donors and the expansion of dark money through shadowy nonprofits that don’t disclose their donors.
In this past election cycle, we saw the huge role big money played. Elon Musk, for example, became the single largest donor of the 2024 cycle, spending at least $277 million to back Donald Trump and other MAGA conservatives. Conversely, despite record grassroots fundraising, Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats fell short.
We're trying to change this, John — one signature at a time. Can you take a moment and add your name to sign on to our petition to demand the end of Citizens United?
The consequences of Citizens United go far beyond electoral politics.
In a time of historic wealth inequality, the decision has helped to reinforce a growing sense among many Americans that our democracy primarily serves the wealthy few — and that democratic participation for the rest of us is of little value.
Our democracy can only work if we’re ALL able to participate. Regardless of economic status.
That’s why we’re working to build grassroots support and momentum to end Citizens United once and for all — but we need your help.
Please take a moment to sign your name to our petition to demand the end of this disastrous ruling.
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Thank you for taking action, John!
In solidarity,
LeftNet
