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10 Ways to Stop Corporate Dominance of Politics
The recent US Supreme Court decision to allow unlimited corporate spending in politics just may be the straw that breaks the plutocracy’s back. Among the 10 suggestions to combat this is also to Require shareholders to approve political spending by their corporations. Public Citizen and the Brennan Center for Justice are among the groups advocating this measure, and some members of Congress appear interested. Britain has required such shareholder approval since 2000.
10 Ways to Stop Corporate Dominance of Politics | Civil Liberties | AlterNet
10 Ways to Stop Corporate Dominance of Politics | Civil Liberties | AlterNet
Labels:
Corporate Influence,
Corporate Strategy,
Democracy,
Justice System,
Politics,
US
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