On January 21, 2010, with its ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are persons, entitled by the U.S. Constitution to buy elections and run our government. Human beings are people; corporations are legal fictions.
We, the People of the United States of America, reject the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United and other related cases, and move to amend our Constitution to firmly establish that money is not speech, and that human beings, not corporations, are persons entitled to constitutional rights.
The Supreme Court is misguided in principle, and wrong on the law. In a democracy, the people rule.
". . . corporations have no consciences, no beliefs, no feelings, no thoughts, no desires. Corporations help structure and facilitate the activities of human beings, to be sure, and their 'personhood' often serves as a useful legal fiction. But they are not themselves members of “We the People” by whom and for whom our Constitution was established."
~Supreme Court Justice Stevens, January 2010
کهنه سربازان ایرانی صلح جو (کاص)
Fri., Dec. 27, 2024
9 PM to 11:30 PM (Iran time) // 1 PM (U.S. Eastern time)
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82312453743?pwd=He5x4XAKED8mCDfmtUziyfTFiNi8Gi.1
Meeting ID: 823 1245 3743
Passcode: 622526
American Peace-activist Guest:
- Greg Coleridge: Co-Director, National Move to Amend Campaign; past Principal, Program on Corporations, Law and Democracy; former National Governing Board member, Common Cause
https://www.movetoamend.org/gregmovetoamendorg
- Moji Agha, PIV's Founder, will co-admin (and bilingually translate) this special peace gathering from Colorado, U.S.
More info: https://piv-kas.blogspot.com/
A whopping 16 billion dollars were spent on the 2024 election cycle this past year. Our previous election laws served as little more than cruel jokes as wealthy megadonors such as Elon Musk were able to curry favor and openly buy influence by pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into Super PACs and other forms of dark money.
It is genuinely difficult for the average person to imagine just how much money 16 billion dollars is - and for what? Are we as a country better off for spending all that money? Did our donations "save democracy" as DNC fundraisers were to have you believe? Considering where we are now, the better question may be - isn't it time we put a stop to this nonsense?
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking you to invest in a future where power belongs to the people—not corporations.
Move to Amend is fighting to reclaim democracy and restore power to communities that have been silenced by corporate influence. With the We the People Amendment (H.J.R. 54), we’re working to dismantle corporate rule, making it possible for everyone to have an equal voice in the decisions that shape our world.
But we can’t do it alone.
As the season of giving approaches, we're reminded of the importance of making choices that reflect our values—and the world we want to create. This Black Friday, instead of contributing to the frenzy of consumption, we invite you to make a meaningful impact with your purchases by supporting Move to Amend’s mission.
When you buy from our store, you're not just getting a T-shirt, hoodie, or book. You're investing in a movement—one that seeks to dismantle corporate rule and restore power to the people. From organizing materials to literature, every item you buy helps fund the grassroots work we do to advance the We the People Amendment (H.J.R. 54) and fight against the unchecked power of corporations in our lives.
We know that the election results have left many of us processing a whirlwind of emotions.
A second Trump administration brings new challenges, but we at Move to Amend have a reminder for you: we were built for this moment.
Move to Amend began with a vision, well ahead of the January 21, 2010, Citizens United v. FEC decision. Knowing the consequences of such a ruling, we gathered as a community to prepare and to proactively chart a path toward a future free from corporate rule. We believed then—and still do—that together we could create change that would outlast any decision, any election, or any setback.
Now, with the 118th Congressional Session still in progress, there remains crucial work to do. We must continue pushing for the We the People Amendment, H.J.R. 54, and reclaim our government from corporate control. Together, we can still put pressure on Congress, laying the groundwork for a fair and just future—one that no single election can erase.
And, if you need a space to collectively process emotions, join Our Post-Election Conversation this Friday, November 15 at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT.
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