World-News

Mike Ludwig, Truthout: Voters approved ballot measures in two states and more than 120 cities in several states calling upon legislators to pass an amendment to the Constitution to overturn the Citizens United ruling that opened up the US to unfettered campaign spending.

http://truth-out.org/news/item/12638-millions-of-voters-demand-constitutional-amendment-to-overturn-citizens-united



Corporate Access to State Lawmakers Facilitated by Taxpayer-Funded ''Associations''

Steve Horn and Sarah Blaskey, Truthout: New report shows Citizens United, which opened the door to limitless campaign contributions, is just the tip of the iceberg in how corporations buy access and bring influence to bear on laws and lawmakers across the nation.

http://truth-out.org/news/item/12846-public-citizen-corporate-access-to-state-lawmakers-facilitated-by-taxpayer-funded-associations



Why We Need Redistricting Reform

Sundeep Iyer and Keesha Gaskins, Brennan Center for Justice: Democracy is obstructed when redistricting removes elections from the hands of voters and places it in the hands of line-drawers and bureaucrats.

http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12855-why-we-need-redistricting-reform

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Campaign To Overturn Citizens United

The LA City Council voted Wednesday to draft ballot language for voters to weigh in on whether they believe there should be limits on campaign spending and whether corporations should have the same rights as people.

http://is.gd/qWMeQN


From Information Clearing House

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Re-Launch of `Declaration for Democracy' Campaign to Overturn Citizens United
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2013/02/05-0



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