WE ARE JOINING THE LAWSUIT THAT COULD END SUPERPACS.
DTA v. Schneider
WE PUBLISHED A BOOK!
We filed our brief in the case to end SuperPACs. Now, 9 briefs from friends of a corruption-free democracy (lawyers call them “amici”) have been filed supporting us as well.
Those briefs came from the best of the best — from Laurence Tribe, Al Alschuler, and Norm Eisen to Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman, the Brennan Center, the Campaign Legal Center, Common Cause, Issue One (representing a group of 12 former Democrats and 12 Republicans from the House and Senate), and so many more.
Together, they form a historic defense of democracy and a roadmap for how the courts can correct one of the most consequential mistakes in modern constitutional law.
We’ve compiled these briefs into one beautifully designed volume: Friends of a Corruption–Free Government.
Get a free, downloadable PDF version here.
Or, buy a Kindle version here.
Or, buy a paper version here.
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If So, Join The MovementDo you believe in a better democracy
If So, Join The MovementWe believe that every single issue we care about — from climate change to gun safety, from health care to military spending — cannot be fixed until we FIX DEMOCRACY FIRST
Equal Citizens — a nonprofit founded by Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig — is dedicated to reforms that will achieve citizen equality. Through a series of projects that aim to restore the core promise of citizen equality in our Constitution, we will end the corruption of our representative democracy.
OUR PROJECTS
ANOTHER WAY PODCAST
A weekly podcast about the past, present, and future of American democracy.
This season, Larry Lessig talks to leading politicians, authors, activists, and scholars about the threats our democracy faces and the various ways we can reinvigorate the promise of democracy. Subscribe using the tools on this page, or listen to episodes below.. Listen →
CITIZENS CREATE
A video challenge giving everyday Americans the opportunity to make money while saving democracy.
Equal Citizens is launching Citizens Create, a project using storytelling to fight corruption. Through its innovative “flywheel” model, everyday Americans submit short videos about money in politics. Those videos not only educate millions but also raise funds that go back into rewarding creators and amplifying their voices with targeted ads. Learn more →
OUR PROJECTS
CITIZENS CREATE
A video challenge giving everyday Americans the opportunity to make money while saving democracy.
Equal Citizens is launching Citizens Create, a project using storytelling to fight corruption. Through its innovative “flywheel” model, everyday Americans submit short videos about money in politics. Those videos not only educate millions but also raise funds that go back into rewarding creators and amplifying their voices with targeted ads. Learn more →
ANOTHER WAY PODCAST
A weekly podcast about the past, present, and future of American democracy.
This season, Larry Lessig talks to leading politicians, authors, activists, and scholars about the threats our democracy faces and the various ways we can reinvigorate the promise of democracy. Subscribe using the tools on this page, or listen to episodes below.. Listen →
WHAT WE FIGHT FOR
EQUAL
REPRESENTATION
Citizens should be represented equally in elections
EQUAL
DEPENDENCE
Representatives should depend on citizens equally
EQUAL FREEDOM
TO VOTE
Citizens should have the same opportunity to vote
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