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Money & Influence 12.5.2013

UPDATE: Citizens are United to defeat Citizens United in LA

The final vote to get this on the ballot is tomorrow "‘ Tuesday, January 29th! The city attorney has drafted language for the city council to vote on and it's exactly the type of model that we will want to promote to other cities across California and the entire country. We cannot emphasize enough how significant this will be for the movement if it's on the ballot.

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Money & Influence 12.5.2013

Marylanders Take a Stand Against Citizens United

Activists stood out in the cold and damp to make their voices heard

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Money & Influence 12.5.2013

Money Out, Voters In!

Voter suppression and money in politics pose huge threats to democracy, and we're doing something about it

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Money & Influence 12.5.2013

All The Reasons The People's Pledge Should Be Renewed

Even post-Citizens United, candidates can agree to preserve accountability and transparency

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