Reverse Citizens United – End Unrestricted Campaign Donations

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United v.FEC decision of January 21, 2010 allows corporations to spend unlimited money to support or oppose candidates for political office, overturning campaign finance laws in place for decades. This ruling is in direct conflict with American democratic principles and a serious threat to good government.  Join the many companies and business leaders calling for a reversal of this decision.

Take Action Today

American Sustainable Business Council stands with the four members of the Supreme Court and the 80 percent of Americans who disagree with the decision (Washington Post poll, Feb. 17, 2010). Results from polling of small employers nationwide (released in January and February 2012 by the American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, and Small Business Majority) further bolster that opinion, with nine in 10 small business owners stating that they have a negative view of the role money plays in politics. Furthermore, 66% of small business owners view the Citizens United decision as bad for small business; only 9% said it was good for small business. 

We invite all for-profit companies who share our concern about the Citizens United decision—from Mom and Pop stores to the largest multi-nationals—to join in signing the statement. Learn more about what a constitutional amendment might look like, and explore the exciting work underway at the national, state, and local level with our partner, Free Speech for People, a national non-partisan campaign working to restore democracy.

Read the full list of signatories to date.

For more information, or to get involved in the working group that manages this campaign, please contact us.

 

Business Supporters

American Sustainable Business Council thanks the operating businesses whose public commitment to sustainability and whose financial support makes our work possible. These corporations represent a wide range of industries, from across the United States. Their leadership proves that responsible business practices and strong financial performance go hand in hand.

Stand With Us

Join us in working towards an economy that meets the challenges of the 21st century, based on strategic investments in work force and infrastructure; standards and safeguards that promote innovation, prevent abuse, and protect critical resources, and a new sustainable model for economic growth which fosters a growing, financially-secure middle class.

Partner Organizations

Our Partners

American Sustainable Business Council is a nation-wide partnership of 49+ business associations representing over 100,000 businesses and 300,000 entrepreneurs, managers, investors, and others. These organizations—the partners in the Council--support sustainable and socially-responsible business practices and advocate for strong local Main Street economies.