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We are the 99% is the cry of Occupy at a January rally protesting the Citizens United ruling and corporate personhood. Recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court have opened the floodgates to money in politics

We are the 99% is the cry of Occupy at a January rally protesting the Citizens United ruling and corporate personhood. Recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court have opened the floodgates to money in politics

Unlimited corporate money used to influence elections must not stand. To find more about the DISCLOSE Act currently wending its way through Congress, click this photo.

Unlimited corporate money used to influence elections must not stand. To find more about the DISCLOSE Act currently wending its way through Congress, click this photo.

Representatives of WAMEND deliver 12,000 signatures of WA residents to State Senator Adam Kline. The petitions call for a Constitutional Amendment to overturn the effects of the Supreme court decision on Citizens United v. FEC.

Representatives of WAMEND deliver 12,000 signatures of WA residents to State Senator Adam Kline. The petitions call for a Constitutional Amendment to overturn the effects of the Supreme court decision on Citizens United v. FEC.

Former WPC director, Craig Salins (frontmost) at a legislative hearing in Olympia. Behind him are board members John King (left) and Ken Dammand (right). For more about Craig, click this photo.

Former WPC director, Craig Salins (frontmost) at a legislative hearing in Olympia. Behind him are board members John King (left) and Ken Dammand (right). For more about Craig, click this photo.

Joint Memorial to Congress Passes State House

Urge your State Senator to Support HJM 4001

Washington could be the 12th state to send a message to Congress that Washingtonians are sick of unlimited campaign contributions being made to influence and corrupt politicians and public policy. HJM 4001 passed the House and now goes to the Senate Governmental Operations Committee . SJM 8002, the Senate companion bill died in committee so it’s important to contact committee members to urge a vote. The joint memorial calls upon Congress to return to the States and Congress the authority to regulate campaign contributions to candidates or ballot measures either directly or by independent expenditures. The authority was taken away by US Supreme Court decisions, most notorious, Citizens United v. FEC. WPC urges you to register your support with your state senator.

Petitions Turned In Requesting Constitutional Amendment

Washington Public Campaigns is a member of WAMEND, the Washington State Coalition working to pass an Amendment to the US Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. FEC. Recently a lobby day and press conference was held at the Capitol. 12,000 signatures were turned in on petitions calling for a constitutional amendment. Read press release here.

Think We Need a Constitutional Amendment?

Ken Dammand, WPC board member thinks we do. Read Ken’s letter to the editor published in the Everett Herald here. Read WAMEND coordinator, Jim Street agrees. Read guest editorial submitted to the Seattle Times here.
And so do these Washington State Legislators.

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