1 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
Join a march and rally—in fact, a memorial service— to mark the 5th anniversary of the death of democracy. On this day in 2010, the US Supreme Court issued its “Citizens United” ruling, which allows corporations and their billionaire masters to strangle democracy.
Statement of the event organizers, Money Out! People In!:
On this the anniversary of the Citizen United we:
• Mourn the Supreme Court decisions granting corporations unlimited campaign spending rights.
• Mourn our lost American democracy,
• Mourn the loss of government that no longer works for us.
• Vow to recreate a government by the people.
• And find hope that democracy will be resurrected in America
Our call to action:
1. Demand an amendment to the US Constitution — We the People must clearly affirm that corporations do NOT have the same rights as people and money is NOT protected as free speech (www.movetoamend.org / www.freespeechforpeople.org).
2. Pass anti-corruption legislation in your city. Corruption has been legalized. (represent.us/local-anti-corruption-act). End the revolving door between lobbying and any government work, including political office. Hold politicians accountable.
3. Volunteer with a local group working to get big money out of politics (www.moneyoutpeoplein.com).
4. Broaden the movement. Have your union, congregation, non-profit, or other organization endorse Move to Amend and/or Free Speech for People.
5. Learn about and advocate for the California DISCLOSE Act and the Federal DISCLOSE Act to require transparency in political ads and neutralize super PACs and billionaires.
This event is organized by Money Out! People In! – a Northern California coalition dedicated to getting big money out of politics. Visit their website at www.moneyoutpeoplein.com
Download Statement of Principles for a 21st Century Democracy (PDF), from Money Out! People In!