Protect Democracy: Overturn Citizens United and Stop Dark Money

I am deeply concerned about the ongoing erosion of our democracy due to the influence of dark money in politics. The Citizens United ruling has already opened the floodgates to unlimited corporate spending in our elections, and now two new lawsuits threaten to expand this ruling even further, potentially eliminating the last remaining restrictions on campaign donations. One of these cases is led by Vice President J.D. Vance, which could have far-reaching consequences for our political system. If successful, these lawsuits would not only exacerbate the problem of money in politics but also severely hinder our ability to combat bribery and corruption. The impact of Citizens United on our elections has been staggering. Since the 2010 ruling, we've seen a dramatic increase in election spending, much of it from undisclosed sources. This dark money has distorted our political process, drowning out the voices of ordinary citizens and giving undue influence to wealthy special interests. Recent Supreme Court decisions have already narrowed the definition of bribery, making it increasingly difficult to prosecute public corruption cases. If these new lawsuits succeed, they would effectively legalize forms of corruption that have long been considered illegal and unethical in American politics. I urge you to take immediate action to protect the integrity of our democracy. We need a multi-pronged approach to address this crisis: 1. Support a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and reaffirm that corporations are not people and money is not speech. 2. Champion state-level initiatives to change corporate laws and limit the influence of big money in politics. 3. Advocate for publicly financed campaigns to level the playing field and ensure that all voices can be heard in our political process. The time to act is now. Our democracy is at stake, and we cannot allow the principles of one person, one vote to be further eroded by the outsized influence of dark money. I implore you to use your position to fight against these dangerous lawsuits and push for comprehensive campaign finance reform. Our future as a democratic nation depends on it.