End Citizens United

End Citizens United // Let America Vote Releases 2022 State Democracy Scorecard

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Very few states have taken action to address the corrupting influence of dark money, which has grown dramatically in the 12 years since the Citizens United decision.

Key Points: 
  • Very few states have taken action to address the corrupting influence of dark money, which has grown dramatically in the 12 years since the Citizens United decision.
  • End Citizens United // Let America Vote Action Fund is a leading anti-corruption and voting rights organization committed to getting big money out of politics and protecting the freedom to vote.
  • We work to end our rigged political system by electing democracy champions, passing meaningful legislative reforms, and elevating these issues in the national conversation.
  • We work in partnership with legislative champions and key allies to overturn the Supreme Courts Citizens United v. FEC decision, end the unlimited and undisclosed money in politics, and protect and expand the freedom to vote.

TargetSmart Acquires Integral Resources; Launches One-Stop Fundraising Solutions Team

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TargetSmart, the leading provider of political data for campaigns and advocacy organizations, announced it has acquired Integral Resources, a unique small-dollar fundraising firm that has helped progressive candidates and causes raise hundreds of millions of dollars since being founded in 1990.

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  • TargetSmart will absorb Integral Resources' 6 full-time staff and phone center with more than 100 flexible work-from-home callers.
  • At TargetSmart, we'll pair Integral's approach to grassroots fundraising with our best-in-class data, analytics, and polling to help our clients achieve their goals," said TargetSmart CEO, Tom Bonier.
  • TargetSmart will launch a Fundraising Solutions team led by Francis "Robi" Roberts, who had worked with Integral for fourteen years.
  • "TargetSmart is a natural home for the Integral team and the clients we serve.

Lee and Salinas Prove Grassroots Can Beat Back Big Outside Money

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Both Lee and Salinas ran on a message of putting people ahead of big donors and special interests:

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  • Both Lee and Salinas ran on a message of putting people ahead of big donors and special interests:
    Since the Citizens United decision, we've seen exponential increases in outside money and dark money in our elections.
  • Summer Lees and Andrea Salinas victories give us hope and prove that there is a strong path forward for grassroots campaigns and candidates intent on putting people ahead of corporate interests and big donors.
  • They proved that grassroots can stand up to wealthy outside money and overcome it.
  • Theres no question that Big Money tilts the playing field in favor of special interests.

Andrew Yang Takes 1% Pledge, Commits 1% of Net Worth to Safeguard American Democracy

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, One for Democracy announced that former presidential candidate Andrew Yang has taken the One for Democracy Pledge - pledging 1% of his net worth to protect and strengthen American democracy.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, One for Democracy announced that former presidential candidate Andrew Yang has taken the One for Democracy Pledge - pledging 1% of his net worth to protect and strengthen American democracy.
  • Currently, its group of 123 donors are committed to moving at least $350 million through 2024 to safeguard and strengthen democracy.
  • "We're grateful to have Andrew Yang join our growing ranks of Pledgers, who understand that saving democracy shouldn't be a partisan issue.
  • One for Democracy is a nonpartisan coalition of philanthropists, business leaders, foundations, and everyday donors pledging 1% of their assets towards strengthening our democracy.

ECU // LAV and NDRC Launch Historic $30 Million Campaign to Pass For the People Act

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Monday, March 15, 2021

ECU // LAV Action Fund and NDRC are investing $30 million in television and digital advertising, major grassroots activation, including putting boots on the ground in key states, and grasstops education and outreach.

Key Points: 
  • ECU // LAV Action Fund and NDRC are investing $30 million in television and digital advertising, major grassroots activation, including putting boots on the ground in key states, and grasstops education and outreach.
  • The For the People Act is the antidote, and Americans across party lines want it passed into law,said ECU // LAV President Tiffany Muller.
  • Thats why were launching an historic nationwide campaign along with NDRC to mobilize millions of Americans to urge the Senate to make the For the People Act law.
  • We're partnering with ECU // LAV on this historic campaign to strengthen our democracy by fighting back against voter suppression and gerrymandering,said NDRC President Kelly Ward Burton.

End Citizens United Calls on Corporations to Stop Funding NRSC, NRCC, CLF, and AAN

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

And the corporations that have not come to the conclusion that they should refrain from giving should put the country first and get on board,End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller said.

Key Points: 
  • And the corporations that have not come to the conclusion that they should refrain from giving should put the country first and get on board,End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller said.
  • Both Leader McCarthy and Senator Scott peddled President Trumps lies and conspiracy theories that ultimately led to the deadly insurrection at the Capitol.
  • End Citizens United has also previously called on corporations to request refunds from RAGA for it's participation in recruiting for and organizing the insurrection through its dark money arm , RLDF.
  • End Citizens United (ECU)is dedicated to getting Big Money out of politics and fixing the rigged system in Washington so that the government works for all Americans.

End Citizens United and Let America Vote Statement on Re-Introduction of H.R. 1, the For the People Act

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Monday, January 4, 2021

Washington, DC, Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- End Citizens United//Let America Vote Action Fund President Tiffany Muller released the following statement on the re-introduction of H.R.

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  • Washington, DC, Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- End Citizens United//Let America Vote Action Fund President Tiffany Muller released the following statement on the re-introduction of H.R.
  • 1 as the For the People Act.
  • It will restore the promise of our democracy and make government work better for all Americans.
  • Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and End Citizens United and Let America Vote Action Fund President Tiffany Muller recently wrote an op-ed calling on Congress to pass the For the People Act to safeguard our elections and protect the right to vote.