Just when working families were gearing up to challenge another California ballot initiative to muzzle their and their union’s ability to affect policymaking in the state, the U.S. Supreme Court came out with a stunning blow to the individual having any impact on elections. Last Jan. 10, the Court issued its decision in “Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission,” and declared that business profits, with no limit on the amount, can be used to fund political campaigns.
Executive-Secretary
Just when working families were gearing up to challenge another California ballot initiative to muzzle their and their union’s ability to affect policymaking in the state, the U.S. Supreme Court came out with a stunning blow to the individual having any impact on elections. Last Jan. 10, the Court issued its decision in “Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission,” and declared that business profits, with no limit on the amount, can be used to fund political campaigns.
