corporate influence in politics

Hawaii passed a law redefining corporations to exclude their power to spend money in elections, effective 2027, with Montana pursuing a similar ballot measure. The approach aims to counter the Citizens United ruling by redefining corporate rights at the state level, as federal efforts to overturn the decision have failed.

Bernie Sanders' progressive group Our Revolution endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer for California governor, despite its anti-billionaire platform. Steyer, a former hedge fund manager, is funding his campaign with $120 million of his own money, focusing on left-leaning policies like single-payer healthcare and corporate influence reduction. The group defended the endorsement as a strategic move to challenge Republican influence and support a 'values-aligned' candidate.