At Move to Amend, we believe that creativity is a powerful tool for change. The arts—poetry, music, visual art, and literature—have always been integral to social movements. From the resistance of past generations to today’s battles against corporate rule, artists have led the charge in inspiring others to stand up for justice, equity, and democracy. This page serves as a showcase of the creative works that support our cause and as a space to gather, celebrate, and promote artistic activism aimed at ending corporate personhood and restoring democracy.
Big Money in Elections & Democracy: The Power of Art
The fight against corporate personhood and the corrupting influence of money in politics is deeply connected to the power of art. Through various forms of expression, we aim to expose the impact of big money in elections and corporate influence on our democratic processes. Whether through songs, films, poetry, or literature, artists are helping to shine a light on the dangers of corporate rule, and how it affects every aspect of our lives.
Featured Creative Works:
Documentaries & Videos:
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Legalize Democracy
Watch the full documentary by Move to Amend that explores the need for the We the People Amendment and the power of money in politics.
- Why we need the We the People Amendment, narrated by Peter Coyote
- Move to Amend PSA
Music:
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Move to Amend - – Shamako Noble, MTA Rap
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Corporations are People – Hank Woji
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I'm Gonna Marry GE – Gary Kanter
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The Big Corporation Plan – Charly Price
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End the Corporation – Sharon Abreu
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Sound from the Bench – Ted Hearne (Pulitzer Prize finalist) – An avant-garde composition that explores corporate personhood through the lens of landmark Supreme Court cases.
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Corporations Are Persons Now! - The Raging Grannies
To the tune: Bicycle Built for Two - Real People Have Heart - Doug Hendren
- Vote - Dave's Music
You can also explore this Spotify playlist of songs for social change spanning different genres, movements, and eras.
Literature:
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Corporate Relations – Jenna Osman
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"America Incorporated" – Sheldon Firem
A powerful critique of corporate personhood, capturing the essence of corporate power through the voice of a fictional corporate entity.
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Move to Amend Poems – By Greg Coleridge
A collection of poems highlighting the deep impact of corporate rule on society and the need for systemic change.
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"The Corporate Coup & The People's Stand" – By Bryson Cline (16 years old).
A call to action for reclaiming our democracy from corporate control through grassroots organizing and the We the People Amendment
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BOP Fret Not - by Mary Lou Rife
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The Return of The Mad King - by Don Ogden
- Smog- by Barbara Laxon (created at age 12)
Additional Works:
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"The Goose and the Common" – The Privatization of Public Space" / Anonymous
An anonymous poem from the 18th century critiquing the privatization of public resources, resonating with today’s struggles against corporate land grabs.
Submit Your Own Creative Work
Do you have a poem, song, artwork, or any other form of creative expression that supports the movement to end corporate rule? We invite you to contribute your voice to the cause! Whether it’s in celebration of World Poetry Day or in response to current events, your creative resistance is an essential part of the fight to restore democracy to the people.
Send your submission to [email protected].
Move to Amend Arts & Culture
The arts are integral to the fight for justice. Through Arts and Culture, we create spaces for artists and cultural workers to collaborate and support our cause. This includes generating materials for creative resistance, collaborating with artists using their medium to fight corporate power, and exploring the deep connection between art, culture, and social/policy change.
Join us in this effort to use creativity as a force for social transformation!
