There’s more money in politics than ever. Here’s one way Rhode Island can fight back.

By: Sonali Kolhatkar

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 699

Last Updated: 2 days, 9 hours 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 …

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