[Opinion] The creative way Colorado can work around Citizens United to keep big money’s corporate influence out of politics (Opinion)

The creative way Colorado can work around Citizens United to keep big money’s corporate influence out of politics (Opinion)

One of the greatest threats facing our democratic republic is the influence the wealthiest have in our politics. The painful reality is that, given the importance of campaign donations, far too many politicians focus on the needs of the wealthy few and powerful companies — and not on the needs of the people who voted for them. The Supreme Court’s Citizens United case deserves much of the blame for the cascade of big money in our politics. But we…