Can we end Citizen's United?

Robert Reich thinks we can.

How California Can Neuter “Citizens United” and Improve Democracy for Us All

Most people assume that the only way to stop corporate and dark money in American politics is either to wait for the Supreme Court to undo Citizens United (we could wait a very long time) or amend the U.S. Constitution (which is extraordinarily difficult).

But there’s another way, and there’s a good chance it will work. It will be on the ballot next November in Montana. And there’s now a chance California could enact it!

Reich argues that states have the ability to put limits on the powers of corporations (not their rights, their powers). And while corporations might be willing to give up Montana, there is no way they’ll write off California, which has a bigger economy than all but three countries.

I’m not a lawyer, so I have no idea if this will work. But it sure seems like a better chance than amending the Constitution or hoping the Supreme Court changes their minds. Gavin Newsom, get on this!