Tag Archives: Citizens United

Don’t spend your money where? Home Depot

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Naomi

One major problem for ad hoc political boycott organizations like GrabYourWallet is that so many oligarchs who buy politicians and states are not boycottable–unless you’re very rich. I’m not very rich. I can’t boycott Stephen Schwartzman’s Blackstone, a private equity … Continue reading →

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How ugly are the dark money people? This ugly

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Naomi

Citizens United Fights to Keep Donor Names Secret Andrew Denney, New York Law Journal August 21, 2017    Citizens United’s general counsel argued at the Second Circuit today that Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s policy that all charities soliciting donations in … Continue reading →

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If you care about our electoral politics, you must get Daily Kos Elections

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Naomi

Every day when I read Daily Kos Elections–which I get in my email inbox–I think, “I MUST tell everybody to sign up for it.” It’s free. When you get it via email it comes in a straightforward easy-to-read column format. … Continue reading →

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