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Citizens United foreign campaign contributions Democratic bill

Citizens United foreign campaign contributions Democratic bill

Published by Sam Flores

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD). Eric Lee | Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Congressional Democrats are looking to close what they characterize as loopholes created by the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision that allow foreign entities to funnel money into U.S. elections. The bill, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and shared first with CNBC, would establish foreign ownership thresholds to determine which U.S. corporations should be barred from contributing to campaigns, ballot initiatives and referendums. “The Roberts Court’s reckless decision in Citizens United continues to spell disaster for American democracy, allowing oligarchs and autocrats around the world to wield their influence over our elections and undermine our institutions,” Raskin said in a statement, referring to Chief Justice John Roberts and the ruling that enabled corporations and outside groups to spend unlimited sums on U.S. elections. Read more CNBC politics coverage The proposal would “root out corruption and make sure our elections are decided by the American people, not the foreign oligarchs,” …

BBC’s new video campaign draws mixed reaction from Radio Times readers

BBC’s new video campaign draws mixed reaction from Radio Times readers

Published by Daniella Wilson

A new BBC campaign which makes the case for its licence fee has drawn a mixed reaction from Radio Times readers. The new three-minute film from BBC Creative, which was released on Sunday (19 July), stars Romesh Ranganathan as a disgruntled licence fee payer, who asks: “What has the BBC ever done for me?”. The advert is a new musical version of a previous BBC campaign from 1986 led by John Cleese, and takes viewers on a whistle-stop tour of hit BBC shows including Doctor Who, EastEnders and Casualty. Alongside Ranganathan, nearly 100 other household names star in the film including Alan Carr, Mary Berry and Ruth Jones. There’s also an appearance from Louis Theroux at the end of the advert, who puts his hand on a giant on/off switch marked ‘BBC’ as he tells Ranganathan: “You know, none of this has to exist, if we don’t want it to”. The campaign reboot comes at an important time for the BBC, as the broadcaster’s current royal charter that allows it to operate is set to …

Starbucks Korea staff form union after ‘Tank Day’ campaign fiasco

Starbucks Korea staff form union after ‘Tank Day’ campaign fiasco

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The statement did not mention the Tank Day promotional event. “The time has come for us to assert our rights and re-establish labour-management relations on an equal footing,” it added. A Starbucks Korea official told AFP on Sunday, without disclosing how many workers had joined the union, that the company will “continue to engage with the labour union in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations”. Starbucks Korea employs around 23,000 people. The labour union is the first of its kind at Starbucks Korea since the chain launched in the country in 1999. The so-called Tank Day controversy led to a “sharp decline in sales” in the early days of the scandal, according to the operator. Only a small proportion of the company’s operated stores are unionised in the US and are represented by Starbucks Workers United. Source link

EastEnders, Doctor Who, The Traitors and more feature in new BBC campaign: ‘What has the BBC ever done for me?”

EastEnders, Doctor Who, The Traitors and more feature in new BBC campaign: ‘What has the BBC ever done for me?”

Published by Daniella Wilson

“What has the BBC ever done for me?” That is the question at the heart of a new BBC campaign to highlight the national broadcaster’s reach and cultural footprint, inspired by the 1983 campaign of the same name starring John Cleese. A new three-minute film from BBC Creative brings together 90 recognisable faces from BBC pop culture and is led by presenter Romesh Ranganathan. The film also includes iconic locations such as the Queen Vic pub from EastEnders, presenters like Graham Norton and Claudia Winkleman, beloved TV characters such as David Jason as Del Trotter, Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale, and the Daleks from Doctor Who, to Hollywood royalty like Cate Blanchett. Catch the video below. Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as YouTube may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose ‘Accept and continue’ to allow YouTube and its required purposes. Accept and continue The campaign comes at a crucial time for the broadcaster amid charter …

Rep. Ralph Norman launches campaign to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate race

Rep. Ralph Norman launches campaign to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate race

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Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., announced Saturday that he plans to run in the special primary election to replace the late GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on the ballot in November, just one day after President Donald Trump backed Graham’s sister in the election. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I’ll be throwing my hat in the ring, and you know, day one … I will be laser-focused on passing President Trump’s America First, and it starts with the SAVE America Act. We’ll nuke the filibuster, and I will be a vocal, a vocal vote and a supporter to make this happen,” Norman told Fox News. Norman acknowledged that Trump has backed Lindsey Graham’s sister, Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., in the race. She was sworn into the Senate earlier this week after GOP Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her to serve out the rest of the late senator’s term, just days after he died suddenly last weekend. On Friday, Trump urged Darline Graham to seek a full term in …

Negeri Sembilan electoral battle begins after 103 candidates confirmed; BN, PN to campaign for each other

Negeri Sembilan electoral battle begins after 103 candidates confirmed; BN, PN to campaign for each other

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But BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has insisted that their cooperation is an “understanding” and not a pact. “This understanding is very important to us because we previously won only 14 seats under BN. “With this tactical approach, Negeri Sembilan will once again be governed by BN. The blue wave has arrived in Negeri Sembilan,” he said, as reported by Malaysia’s Berita Harian, referring to the coalition’s official colour that is also used in its logo. SEATS TO WATCH OUT FOR Among the closely watched seats in the election include Linggi, Chennah as well as Rantau. Caretaker Chief Minister Aminuddin Harun – who is from Anwar’s Parti Keadlian Rakyat – said on Saturday that his bid to capture Linggi from BN will be an uphill battle.  The constituency has not elected a non-United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) assemblyman since it was first contested in 1959, local media reported. UMNO is a BN lynchpin party. “At the moment, I still see my chances as 50-50. I am not 100 per cent confident. We still have time …

Citizens Bank to Cut Ties With CoreCivic and GEO After a Fierce Public Pressure Campaign

Citizens Bank to Cut Ties With CoreCivic and GEO After a Fierce Public Pressure Campaign

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NEW YORK (AP) — Citizens Bank said it plans to wind down its financial relationship with two private prison companies that have been government contractors under the Trump administration to help run immigration detention centers, bowing to public pressure from advocates and left-leaning city governments. Citizens provided banking services to CoreCivic and The GEO Group, both companies that own or run private prisons throughout the country. Under President Donald Trump, both companies have been contracted by U.S. Immigration and Customers Enforcement to operate detention or deportation centers as part of the Trump administration crackdown on illegal immigration. The bank came under an intense public campaign for its relationship with CoreCivic and GEO who demanded that Citizens cut ties with the two companies. At least two city councils in New Jersey — Montclair and Jersey City — have voted to withdraw their money from Citizens if they did not cut ties with the private prison operators. “Today’s announcement that Citizens Bank will exit its current lending relationships with private prison giants CoreCivic and The GEO Group …

Lindsey Graham’s Death Has Reshaped Annie Andrews’ Campaign. Does the Democrat Stand a Chance?

Lindsey Graham’s Death Has Reshaped Annie Andrews’ Campaign. Does the Democrat Stand a Chance?

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Even Democrats concede that the path is narrow. “It is undoubtedly a real uphill climb,” says Democratic strategist James Carville. “I’m not going to blow smoke up your ass and tell you that it’s easy, but there is a path,” says Parmley. That path, according to Carville, runs through Black turnout. He pointed to a surge in Black voter turnout in South Carolina’s primary elections earlier this year. “I’ve never seen numbers like this. Southern Black folk, they got the memo.” Democrats have been down this road before: a compelling candidate in a ruby red state raises an eye-popping sum, attracts national attention, and still gets clobbered. In 2020 Jaime Harrison raised nearly $133 million—more than any Senate campaign in history at the time—only to lose to Graham by more than 10 points. That same year, Kentucky fighter pilot Amy McGrath spent more than $92 million to lose to Mitch McConnell by nearly 20 points. Before Graham’s death, Andrews had reason for optimism. A campaign-commissioned poll showed Graham leading Andrews 48% to 45%. She says …

GB News breaks Ofcom complaints record after Drag Race UK star leads campaign

GB News breaks Ofcom complaints record after Drag Race UK star leads campaign

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter A recent GB News instalment has become the channel’s most complained-about programme ever, after guest Caroline Farrow appeared to link the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia. Amid staunch criticism from figures such as Green Party leader Zack Polanski and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Bimini, the programme prompted more than 9,000 complaints to broadcast regulator Ofcom. The incident in question occurred during the Sunday 5 July episode of Alex Armstrong Tonight, which discussed the previous day’s Pride event in London. Farrow, who was appearing on the right-wing channel as part of a debate over whether Pride marches are suitable for children, is described as a Catholic journalist and serves as manager in campaigns global for CitizenGO, an ultra-conservative advocacy group. The right-wing broadcaster is at the centre of a new Ofcom controversy (AFP/Getty) On the programme, she told host Alex Armstrong that …