The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision is 15 years old this month. It enabled a political system dominated by ultra-wealthy individuals to a degree never before seen in American politics. - ThreadSky

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brennancenter.bsky.social • 39 days ago

The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision is 15 years old this month. It enabled a political system dominated by ultra-wealthy individuals to a degree never before seen in American politics.

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pthell.bsky.social•39 days ago

Yes, it is the true heart of darkness (Rupert is a close second). What in the living hell can be done?

kingsmite.bsky.social•39 days ago

The Supreme Court has eroded democracy—gutting the Voting Rights Act (Shelby, Brnovich, Alexander) and enabling big money in politics through Citizens United. The idea of an unbiased judiciary is a myth; the Court serves power, not people. Would term limits even fix this?