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Five Things Your Tax Dollars Could Fund Instead of an Illegal Iran War
While Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities, the Trump Administration is pouring billions of dollars into an illegal war in Iran.
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Let’s Get Going
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Let’s fix campaign finance law enforcement
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Let the people decide!
At some point, a conversation we were never allowed to hear, took place between Arthur ‘Blank and Atlanta';s Mayor, Kasim Reed. A few other conversations we never heard took place between Reed and some city council members. Other quiet conversations … Continue reading →
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Lawmakers react to McCutcheon ruling
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Laugh of the day
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Los Angeles One Step Closer to Citizen United Ballot Measure
"I expect dozens of cities will now give voters a chance to speak out against the false premise that corporations are people and that unlimited campaign spending is free speech," said Derek Cressman, director of Common Cause's Campaign to Reverse Citizens United. As per City Charter for the passage of ordinances, since the ordinance did not receive 12 unanimous votes "‘ only 9 on its first reading, this ordinance will be held over for one week, to be placed on the agenda for Tuesday, February 5, 2013. On February 5, eight votes will be...
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LA Daily News Editorial: Disclose donors – State Senate bill would close nonprofit loophole
It took $11 million dollars to get the Legislature's attention. LA Daily News editorializes on the need for stronger campaign disclosure laws in California. Common Cause is at the front lines pushing for legislation to close loopholes and to shine a light on dark money.
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Kochs and the Cross-Ownership: Formula for a Weaker Democracy
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Koch Bros Cannot Buy Tribune Newspapers
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Kickstarter, Clapper, and Inertia
Both James Clapper and Kickstarter abdicated their core principles -- but only one apologized.
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Federalist Society big donors land very special place at Justice Thomas’ table
The Federalist Society judicial ethics scandal isn't going away anytime soon.
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Just Vote!
For some of us, this is our first opportunity to exercise our voices in government, and I suggest we use it.
