Fortune 500 Companies that Spend Big on Lobbying and Avoid Taxes
Released on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission case—which opened the floodgates to corporate spending on elections—this report takes a hard look at the lobbying activities of profitable Fortune 500 companies that exploit loopholes and distort the tax code to avoid billions of dollars in taxes.
Click here to visit site »The Supreme Court's Citizens United decision made two years ago today, opened the floodgates of corporate influence in our democracy. We need bold action to end corporate influence in our elections.
Click here to support the Senate's proposed Resolution to Congress.
And, check out a new report that examines where corporate money already had an enormous impact even before that decision: tax law. Click here to read the report.
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On Anniversary of Citizens United, We're Pushing to Overturn It
Today, the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, Vermont lawmakers and activists are holding a press conference in support of a state resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn the ruling and challenge the notion of corporate personhood.
read more »Wondering what specific bills we're keeping an eye on this year? We've compiled a list of top bills to follow.
Our team, like James Moore and Ben Walsh pictured here, are at the State House daily, bringing well-researched testimony and making sure legislation is in the best public interest. We will keep you posted on key opportunities for you to weigh in on these bills when it will matter most.
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On January 21, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court unleashed a flood of corporate money into our political system by ruling that, contrary to longstanding precedent, corporations have a first amendment right to spend unlimited amounts of money to promote or defeat candidates. The decision in this historic case – Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission – overturned a century of campaign finance law and stands to deal a devastating blow to our democracy unless we act.
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Rally to Oppose Citizens United
Rally at the State House for the Anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC ruling!
Join us Friday, January 20th at 3 pm
Activists from around the state will be gathering in front of the State House steps in Montpelier to rally in support of Senator Ginny Lyon's resolution calling for a constitutional amendment that says corporations are not people.
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Legislative Preview: What's on the Docket for 2012?
Clean Energy | Health Care | Environmental Health | Democracy
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Last year, we got the pump primed for big pushes on all of our issue areas. The first day of the 2012 legislative session, the wheels are already turning. Our green cleaning products bill could be headed to the governor for his signature by next week!
A healthy environment, a healthy, local economy and healthy people – that's what's on our docket.
Want specifics on our legislative agenda for 2012? Continue reading here to find out.
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Over 300 Vermonters gathered in Montpelier last week to take back our democracy amidst the growing influence of corporations following Citizens United.
Together, legal experts, business leaders, citizens and advocates outlined a road map for a constitutional amendment that would reverse the devastating impact the Supreme Court's 2010 decision has waged on our democracy.
Check out clips from the forum and how you can join the movement. Continue reading...
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