Summary

House Democrats, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, introduced the We the People Amendment to overturn Citizens United, aiming to curb corporate influence in elections.

The constitutional amendment asserts that constitutional rights apply only to individuals, not corporations, and mandates full disclosure of political contributions.

Jayapal cited Elon Musk’s massive campaign spending and subsequent financial gains as proof of the ruling’s harm.

Advocacy groups praised the move, calling it necessary to combat corporate power and dark money in politics, but Republicans have not backed the proposal.

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    -230 days ago

    What did they do in 2021 instead?

    Probably nothing else going on really. They’re just lazy and fat off corporate cash piles, obviously.

    • @Gointhefridge@lemm.ee
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      030 days ago

      Nothing. That’s the problem. Democrats are so afraid to play an opposition party cause it will negatively affect party leadership and top donors. They want the status quo and are more than likely benefiting from the Trump regime in many ways.

      Make no bones about it: top Democrats have been complacent with a hostile takeover of the US government because it is benefiting them.

      Progressive Democrats and party newcomers are seeing this reality. They tried to play the game for a bit but got burned like Bernie did. Some democrats are finally growing a backbone to stand up against geriatric party leadership.

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        -130 days ago

        Make no bones about it: top Democrats have been complacent with a hostile takeover of the US government because it is benefiting them.

        I mean, I’d make a few bones about it. The best time to be an excellent Progressive party is 50 years ago. The next best time is now, though.