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(37,189 posts) Sun May 17, 2026, 10:03 PM Sunday

robert reich: "Hawaii just enacted a law that effectively neuters Citizens United. Montana could soon follow suit" [View all]

Hawaii just enacted a law that effectively neuters Citizens United.

Montana could soon follow suit via a ballot referendum.

Here's what you should know about the plans to get Big Money out of politics — and how they could be replicated where you live.

Hawaii just enacted a law that effectively neuters Citizens United.

Montana could soon follow suit via a ballot referendum.

Here's what you should know about the plans to get Big Money out of politics â€” and how they could be replicated where you live.
— Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) 2026-05-18T00:00:36.381888Z

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robert reich: "Hawaii just enacted a law that effectively neuters Citizens United. Montana could soon follow suit" [View all] orleans Sunday OP

It will be important to frame this as a CONSERVATIVE concept Bluetus Sunday #1

While I see what you're saying in terms of political philosophy (as it once was), it doesn't need to be framed as Karasu Yesterday #6

Frame it as a quintessentially conservative value and force the fascists to explain Bluetus 15 hrs ago #10

They will make up some lies to explain it like they do every time for every issue Mysterian 15 hrs ago #13

Of course. But with each lie, they lose some support Bluetus 11 hrs ago #14

Very Cool! We did it, here🌈🌸🍀 in Cha Sunday #2

just saw this article tonight (from may 15) orleans Sunday #3

Wouldn't that be GREAT!?! calimary Sunday #4

Hope this catches on😚 Figarosmom Yesterday #5

Yabut, can the SCOTUMs (Supreme Court of the United MAGATs) declare it unconstitutional? nt Disaffected Yesterday #7

That was my question nt drmeow 19 hrs ago #9

Yup. The oligarchs will just sue and get it to SCOTUS. and it is DOA Takket 15 hrs ago #11

Like Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" discovering she had the power to go home all along! betsuni Yesterday #8

Will try to respond tn or on the weekend. Nt gulliver 15 hrs ago #12

Democrat in power? Repukes are for state's rights. sakabatou 11 hrs ago #15