As explained by More Perfect Union, the law, which is set to take effect next July, classifies corporations as “artificial persons” who do not have a constitutional right to make political donations.
“The bill could limit the influence of super PACs,” noted More Perfect Union, “and be a model to challenge the influence of money in politics.”
Democratic Hawaii state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, a supporter of the law, said on Thursday he was proud that Hawaii has become “the first state in the nation” to take direct action challenging Citizens United.
I’ll be the first to say don’t let perfect get in the way of good, but God damn. We knew this legislation was a problem since the moment it was proposed. Even before that we wrote legislation that exluded it, on purpose, and it only came about through fucking weasel words and what not.
Why has it taken this long to produce this, and why does it have to take effect after midterms?
Because most politicians are corporatists regardless of party.
Maybe they are hoping that after midterms, there will be a shift in power that might somehow (I have no idea how) allow this law to stand.
They could guarantee it by making it effective now
Unfortunately the traitors in the black robes have the final say here
The Judiciary has no way to enforce their decisions. As evidenced by the Trump Admin just ignoring court orders.
Why are we just accepting the obviously corrupted court’s decisions at this point?
I would love to hear MAGAs be forced to argue against this when they go all “biology/science expert” when it comes to trans issues.
I think their argument will be along the lines of saying that a corporation is just s group of people, so has rights of all of those people by proxy. I’m not sure what the answer will be if one then immediately asks about unions though…
woa. why the heck has my state not done this.
Hawaii was stolen anyways.
Hawaii was stolen anyways.
I bet you’re fun at parties.
I have found that the people who say stuff like “you must be fun at parties” are not fun to party with
My post was for the ignorant, maybe like you. It’s called intersecting, in anarchism. Maybe something you’ve never done.
Now, let’s serious: are you going to help liberate Hawaii, or do you get a kick about mentioning how imperial nations colonize others?
Oh, the irony of talking about liberating a place where the majority of people don’t have any interest of seceding while also railing against imperialism.
Glad you actually comprehend the hypocrisy.
Do you see any other means to progress?
You’re literally commenting on an article on one of the means to progress.
To show much more work needs to be done.
