Category Archives: Money In Politics

I Want to Inspire You

Posted on 15. September 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 28, 2012 What made America great? We decided to be number one. So why might we lose our edge along the way? By settling for less than the best. That’s what we do every … Continue reading →

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Kick Supreme Court’s Decision

Posted on 12. September 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 26, 2012 Common Cause has launched a coordinated effort to overturn the Citizens United ruling. Citizens United v FEC basically gives corporations the same “free speech” rights to corporations and unions as people, effectively … Continue reading →

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Should Companies Patent Life?

Posted on 8. September 2013 by admin

An original post for Judy’s Homegrown, written September 7, 2013 Should a few biotech companies have the rights to all the seeds for our food supply? Let’s review the way seeds come to be: Natural variation: Seeds have evolved over … Continue reading →

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Loopholes for Sale

Posted on 6. September 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 21, 2012 I found this report about the 280 Fortune  500 companies that saved $223 billion in taxes from 2008 to 2010 by spending about $216 million in campaign contributions over the previoius 4 … Continue reading →

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What We Want

Posted on 5. September 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 20, 2012 Here is a list of the main issues that need to be addressed before our government becomes sufficiently democratic: Campaign finance reform Universal voter registration Redistricting reform Election integrity Constitutional amendments (overturning … Continue reading →

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Josh Silver

Posted on 3. September 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 18, 2012 Josh Silver, I commend you. He founded United Republic, a non-profit whose mission is to remove money’s influence on our government. United Republic’s website states:  “In 2012 alone, special interests will spend … Continue reading →

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