It’s possible to end corporate influence in politics

By: Sonali Kolhatkar

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 630

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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More than 15 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court removed limits on corporate political spending in its notorious Citizens United decision, ushering in an era of unprecedented influence by moneyed interests.

As a result, a small group of ultrawealthy donors have skewed the political system to their advantage — and today, social scientists link the growing gap between rich and poor to that seminal 2010 decision.

Federal attempts to overturn the …

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