Tag Archives: Citizens United

$Money$Money$Money$

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Naomi

Doesn’t it seem that campaign cash numbers have eclipsed polling numbers when we look at elections? A new “truth” has emerged: the guy with the biggest war chest is winning the campaign. Notice I didn’t say that the guy with … Continue reading →

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Who will win the $$$$$$$ versus $ war?

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Naomi

When SCOTUS landed us with Citizens United, giving corporations and oligarchs untrammeled access to political campaigns and politicians, my initial reaction was, of course, fury. Just like most of us. But then I thought about it. It’s remarkable what serious … Continue reading →

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The most hilarious (and mysterious) news of the week

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: …it was reported that the leaders of the Conservative Political Action Conference had held an exorcism at their headquarters. So whom did they exorcise? Or what? I’m now realizing I know little about exorcisms, except what … Continue reading →

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