Tag Archives: Citizens United

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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A few more thoughts about big money in politics

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Naomi

Yesterday I did a little reading and learned that money can’t really buy elections. But when it’s evaluated and facts are set out, it becomes complicated. Not because money can buy elections (it can’t), but because so much money is … Continue reading →

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