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Category Archives: Clean Elections
Lawrence Lessig on our pre-election elections
In Lawrence Lessig’s latest TED talk, he frames the problem of big money’s corrupting influence in American politics in terms of two elections. The general election, in which we all get to vote, is preceded by the big-money election, in which the wealthy few … Continue reading
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Lobbying to make a difference
Over 40 people from around the state [Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Irving, Garland, Caldwell County, and San Antonio] gathered at the Texas Capitol on March 18 for a Texans United to Amend Lobby Day, lobbying in support of three Texas Legislature … Continue reading
Celebrate our success at Austin City Hall.
On January 17, 2013 the Austin City Council unanimously approved the Central Texans United To Amend (CTUTA) resolution calling for a Constitution Amendment ensuring that money is not speech and that the use of funds by artificial entities to influence … Continue reading
Big Donors Saw Diminishing Returns in History’s Most Expensive Election
What can we learn from the record-breaking $6 billion spent by candidates, parties and outside groups in the 2012 election? In this PBS NewsHour segment, Judy Woodruff talks to Eliza Newlin Carney of Roll Call and Matea Gold of the LA … Continue reading
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Moyers & Company web-interview of Tom Engelhardt on November 5th
If we’ve learned anything from the 2012 race, it’s that American politics have gotten way out of our control. Our guest Tom Engelhardt says that, like our sodas and our military, our elections have become “supersized.” In this web-exclusive interview, … Continue reading
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How To Fight Citizens United
Ever since the Citizens United ruling opened the floodgates to unlimited political spending, many organizations, including Coffee Party Austin and its partners in Texans United to Amend, have been working hard to turn back the tide . Bill Moyers suggests seven … Continue reading
Money in Politics Petition
A number of pro-democracy groups, including Coffee Party Austin, have created a petition that calls for local governments to pass resolutions calling on Congress to pass a constitutional amendment that addresses the rampant amount of money in politics. I urge … Continue reading
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ACTION ALERT: MAKE AUSTIN THE FIRST IN TEXAS TO STAND AGAINST CITIZENS UNITED!
On January 21, 2010 The United States Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United v FEC that corporations have the same rights as people and can spend unlimited money in our elections. The consequences of this decision are already being felt … Continue reading
Austin City Council Resolution: Money ≠ Speech
A resolution to be presented for adoption by the Austin City Council in June has been drawn up by Coffee Party Austin, Occupy Austin, and Austin Move to Amend. It calls for a Constitutional Amendment and/or other legislative actions to distinguish money from … Continue reading
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Ending Corporate Rule with 9 Strategies
In the latest issue of Yes! Doug Pibel, its managing editor, wrote “9 Best Strategies to End Corporate Rule” to put people back in charge. Here are his 9 strategies: Amend the constitution to end corporate personhood. Dive into grassroots campaigns. … Continue reading
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