Letter: We need to get big money out of politics
By Karen Beck
The Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling eight years ago
corrupted our democracy by allowing the rich to overrule
the rest of us forever. A prime example is the
loophole-ridden Republican tax law which benefits the rich
and corporations at the expense of the rest of us. As the
eighth anniversary of this disastrous ruling rolls around,
what can you do? Call your local and state leaders and ask
them to introduce and support legislation that gets big
money out of politics then hold them accountable at the
ballot box. Support new leaders who are champions for
getting money out of politics. By working locally, we can
pass legislation like California's DISCLOSE Act which lets
the voters follow the money. Locally you can get involved
with the California Clean Money Campaign at www.CAclean.org
or in Contra Costa County get involved at
contracostamoveon.org.
See the article on San Jose Mercury News website