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** 10 Years After Citizens United: Political Corruption and Secret Spending Afflict Our Democracy ([link removed])
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This coming Tuesday marks the 10-year anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC, a decision that has led to an explosion in secret spending in our elections, and rigged politics in favor of special interests. Learn more about the effects of this infamous case from CLC’s Adav Noti. ([link removed])

America’s broken campaign finance system largely stems from misguided U.S. Supreme Court decisions like Citizens United. But advocates can still work to protect voters’ voices by passing reforms at the local, state and federal levels. Read more about the solutions to the problems created by Citizens United. ([link removed])

** One Year After Historic Amendment 4: Can Floridians With Past Felony Convictions Exercise Their Right to Vote? ([link removed])
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Because of a cynical attempt by the Florida Legislature to roll back a historic reform passed by Florida’s voters, people with felony convictions have gained and lost their voting rights multiple times over the past year. We’re fighting in federal court for their rights.


** How Our Government Put Money and Oil Before the People of North Dakota ([link removed])
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“The more we learned about our broken political system over the years, the more determined we became to take it back. We are continuing this fight so that big companies do not have all the power over our democracy.”


** Montgomery County, MD Matching Funds Program Empowers Small Donors in Elections ([link removed])
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A recent analysis found that Montgomery County, MD’s small donor matching program was extremely successful in empowering small donors during the 2018 county elections.


** Book Tour Event: Rick Hasen in Conversation with Trevor Potter ([link removed])
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Join us on Feb. 3 from 4-6 PM at CLC for a conversation between CLC President Trevor Potter and Rick Hasen, author of Election Meltdown: Dirty Tricks, Distrust, and the Threat to American Democracy. Please RSVP.

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