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I Didn’t Get Elected to Be a Fundraiser

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I Didn’t Get Elected to Be a Fundraiser

Then-Representative (and now Senator) Chris Murphy (D-Conn) penned an op-ed with this title in 2008 lamenting the vast amounts of time Members of Congress have to spend fundraising. If he thought things were bad then, he had no idea how awful the permanent money chase would be now. The Citizens United decision in 2010 opened the door for corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money on elections, and the SpeechNow decision shortly after paved the way for super PACs, both creating the need for Members of Congress to do more fundraising.

The Fundraising Free February Pledge

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The Fundraising Free February Pledge

I, ____________, solemnly pledge to devote each session day of the month of February 2015 to the official duties of my office as a member of the United States House of Representatives, without the distraction of electoral fundraising or other political campaign-related activities.

6 problems with the cable lobby’s “net neutrality” bill

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6 problems with the cable lobby’s “net neutrality” bill

Last week, Senator John Thune and allies proposed new telecommunications rules known as Title X. But taking a closer look, this bill falls far short of what we need to protect the Open Internet.

Millions Have Already Voted Against Citizens United

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Millions Have Already Voted Against Citizens United

In the five years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s disastrous Citizens United decision allowed unlimited amounts of money to pour into our political system, more than 5.4 million Americans have voted to support a constitutional amendment to eliminate corporate personhood and to restore constitutional rights and fair elections to the people.

Speaker’s Arrest Should Be Catalyst for Sweeping Ethics Reforms

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Speaker’s Arrest Should Be Catalyst for Sweeping Ethics Reforms

In a shocking, but not unexpected development, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested today and indicted in federal court on bribery and corruption charges. The Speaker Silver’s arrest further reveals the crucial role the Moreland Commission played in bringing corruption in New York State government to light, a role which Common Cause/NY helped to encourage through our Moreland Monday series of reports .

The President’s Missed Opportunity

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The President’s Missed Opportunity

Hours after he delivered a 70-minute State of the Union speech laden with specific plans for re-balancing the tax code, reining in college costs, raising the minimum wage, rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, and safeguarding information online, the President on Wednesday could manage just six innocuous sentences – and no specific plans – about fixing our democracy.

Activists Rally On Citizens United Fifth Anniversary

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Activists Rally On Citizens United Fifth Anniversary

Dozens of activists from Common Cause and partner organizations rallied against big money in politics today at Lafayette Square, wedged between the Chamber of Commerce and the White House, on the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling.

50 resolutions in 5 years

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50 resolutions in 5 years

On the eve of the 5th anniversary of Citizens United, Del Mar, California, passes a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.

Five Ways To #GetMoneyOut of Politics

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Five Ways To #GetMoneyOut of Politics

Today is the 5th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision that let wealthy corporations and specials interests spend as much as they wish in elections to expand their political power.

Will the Supreme Court Let Elected Judges Beg For Cash?

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Will the Supreme Court Let Elected Judges Beg For Cash?

The Supreme Court on Tuesday confronted the question of whether candidates for state judgeships have a free speech right to personally solicit campaign contributions. You can read our analysis of the case here, where we explain that Williams-Yulee v. The Florida Bar is not about free speech, but rather judicial integrity.

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