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Money Talks - Revisiting Citizens United

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Overview

Explore the impact of the Citizens United decision on democracy in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Delve into the challenges facing genuine representation and learn about the importance of voter participation and campaign finance disclosure. Discover how legislative defection due to lobbying affects marginalized communities, particularly black, indigenous, and latine groups. Follow the journey of Maia Cook, an undergraduate researcher at Yale University, as she shares her experiences lobbying for increased campaign finance transparency and her interactions with notable figures like Noam Chomsky and former Attorney General Eric Holder. Gain insights into the ongoing struggle for justice in a system influenced by corporate interests and be inspired to engage in informed discussions about campaign finance reform. Leave with a renewed vision for a democracy that truly reflects the collective will of its citizens.

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Money Talks: Revisiting Citizens United | Maia Cook | TEDxNewHaven

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