Tag Archives: Citizens United

Feeling enraged? Tearing your hair out? Here’s something better you can do

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Naomi

Below is a summary of the some likely 2020 candidates for the Senate, with links to the web sites of the Democrats. (Some states, like Georgia, will be having competitive Democratic primaries so I didn’t add them in.) I’m giving … Continue reading →

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Who’s afraid of Mike Bloomberg’s ad blitz?

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Naomi

Mike Bloomberg announced his multi-gazillion TV ad buy just as I was writing a very short chapter in my short book, How I Learned The Facts of Life, about the effect of TV commercials. Will Bloomberg’s ad blitz alter my … Continue reading →

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The best analysis of damage done by Citizens United

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Naomi

Today in the Times, Thomas Edsall lays out — I wish he could literally, lay it out on the ground and drive a stake through its heart — Citizens United, which many experts consider the worst Supreme Court decision ever. … Continue reading →

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