Tag Archives: Citizens United

Facts versus fake news: more (Koch Bros) political campaign attack ads

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Naomi

Dear Virginia voters, ● VA-Gov: The Koch brothers’ Americans for Prosperity just launched its first TV ad attacking Democrat Ralph Northam and says it plans to spend $1 million to $2 million over a three-week period to air it. The … Continue reading →

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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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