Citizens United, or Citizens United v. FEC, is a 2010 case in which the Supreme Court struck down limits to independent political expenditures on First Amendment freedom of speech grounds
Published: Saturday, February 25th, 2017 @ 1:10 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Freedom of speech is one of the core values of a free society. It ought to be appreciated and protected by Americans across the political spectrum. Unfortunately, it is not.
Published: Monday, January 26th, 2015 @ 11:28 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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For those who may not recall, the United decision reversed previous laws that banned independent political expenditures by corporations (including non-profits and unions)
Published: Saturday, March 9th, 2013 @ 2:58 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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The U.S. Supreme Court case known as Citizens United has had a major impact on American politics in recent years. Will the high court's decision in that case stand in the years ahead? John Samples, director of the Center for...
Published: Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 @ 9:54 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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If you're a North Carolina taxpayer, public school teacher, government employee, or anyone with a vested interest in the state's pension system, beware: State Treasurer Janet Cowell could be gambling with your money (and, potentially, your retirement) to satisfy a political agenda.
Published: Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 @ 8:09 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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