New York
Announcements
Jefferson County MTA "Connect the Dots"
May 7, 2012
Representatives from the Jefferson County Move to Amend attended the "Connect the Dots" environmental awareness rally in Potsdam, NY on May 5. Karen Norton, an affiliate member, spoke to the group about the power of "We the People" and our collective strength to help our country and the planet.
Jefferson County-WATERTOWN,NY MTA Begins Movie Series
May 3, 2012
On April 21, Move to Amend of Jefferson County, NY invited the public to a viewing of "Food, Inc." The film was the first in a series of movies that will help inform local citizens about the influence of corporations in everyday lives. A discussion session followed concerning the power of individual consumer actions and the need to work colle
MARCH 14-26: Move to Amend Northeast Barnstorming Tour
March 13, 2012
Move to Amend is barnstorming across the country, and we're coming to a town near you! Catch a talk in your area, and learn how you can get involved in the campaign to end corporate personhood and demand real democracy!
Press Coverage
'Occupy' Activist Rally at LI Federal Courthouse
January 20, 2012
LongIsandPress.com
A handful of demonstrators picketed outside the federal courthouse in Central Islip on Friday morning to protest a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized unlimited corporate spending in election campaigns.
Activist Wants Supreme Court Decision on Corporate Donations Overturned
March 23, 2012
Fox 40 WICZ TV
In Endicott Friday night, speaker David Cobb of Move to Amend, spoke of the implications of The U.S.Supreme Court's "Citizen United" ruling.
In it, the high court decided that corporations may donate unlimited amounts of money to political candidates, as a form of free speech.
Cobb's organization wants the decision overturned:
He said:
"Move to Amend" Tours Through Binghamton
March 23, 2012
WBNG Action News 12
Endicott, N.Y. (WBNG Binghamton) A national coalition that wants to amend the constitution is looking for some local help.
Move to Amend is trying to end what it calls corporate constitutional rights and make sure those with more money don't get more political say.
People gathered at the Endicott Visitor Center Friday to talk, sing and listen.
David Cobb, a national spokesman for the organization, spoke about his reasons for joining the group and what he would like to see changed in the future.