▲ 1387 ▼ Hawaii just entirely removed corporations' power to spend money in politics. This could be a game changer for US democracy. (www.youtube.com) submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Canconda@lemmy.ca to c/upliftingnews@lemmy.world 180 comments fedilink hide all child comments https://www.americanprogress.org/article/addressing-questions-surrounding-hawaiis-bold-move-to-undo-citizens-united/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYSEGhzgHKv/ CONTACT YOUR STATE LEVEL REPRESENTATIVE NOW!! https://www.ncsl.org/legislative-leaders/state-legislative-leaders
[–] LordCrom@lemmy.world 40 points 3 months ago (2 children) SCOTUS will not have time for this before the midterms. So still a win for now. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] leftascenter@jlai.lu 35 points 3 months ago Latest last week tonight is An eye opener on what they can really do when pressed by time and don't give a fuck. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Asafum@lemmy.world 24 points 3 months ago The "Shadow docket" says hi. In this instance it isn't law yet so I doubt there will be a rush to get to the SCOTUS yet, but the shadow docket is their favorite go-to with this administration to rush through whatever ruling they deem will help Republicans important. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] leftascenter@jlai.lu 35 points 3 months ago Latest last week tonight is An eye opener on what they can really do when pressed by time and don't give a fuck. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Asafum@lemmy.world 24 points 3 months ago The "Shadow docket" says hi. In this instance it isn't law yet so I doubt there will be a rush to get to the SCOTUS yet, but the shadow docket is their favorite go-to with this administration to rush through whatever ruling they deem will help Republicans important. permalink fedilink source parent