This is in response to recent letters to the Sun Journal that defended the U.S. Supreme Court’s “Citizens United” ruling that affords political freedom of speech rights to corporations. The First Amendment extends freedom of speech to “the people,” protecting rights of individuals and of groups holding a set of beliefs. The crucial difference between […]
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B. Stone: Preserve ‘Citizens United’ decision
Maine people should pay close attention when they hear the words “overturn Citizens United.” The attempt to reverse the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision is being cloaked in a popular notion of keeping “dark” corporate money out of politics. Sounds like a great idea… but, as always, it is wise to pay attention to the […]
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Bellows hits Collins for lack of support for constitutional amendment to roll back Citizens United
PORTLAND — As the U.S. Senate prepares for a preliminary vote on a constitutional amendment to stem the ever-growing tide of big money in politics, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Shenna Bellows took the opportunity Monday to blast Sen. Susan Collins, her Republican opponent, for refusing to sign on to that effort. The proposal was authored […]
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D. Lovejoy: Government sold to highest bidder
The Citizens United and the McCutcheon U.S. Supreme Court decisions will destroy our democratic republic unless we, the people, act to demand a constitutional amendment repealing both Supreme Court decisions. “We, The People, demand that all members of Congress immediately sign on as sponsors of S.J.Res.18 (in the Senate) and H.J.Res.21 (in the House), to […]