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Free Speech Should Be For People, Not Corporations

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Posted by Films For Action on Jan. 22, 2010

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Congresswoman Donna Edwards and constitutional law professor Jamie Raskin speak out against the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. FEC and call for a mass movement of people to support a constitutional amendment. Visit FreeSpeechforPeople.org to learn more and get involved!

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