On January 21, 2010, with its ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are persons, entitled by the U.S. Constitution to buy elections and run our government. Human beings are people; corporations are legal fictions.
We, the People of the United States of America, reject the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United and other related cases, and move to amend our Constitution to firmly establish that money is not speech, and that human beings, not corporations, are persons entitled to constitutional rights.
The Supreme Court is misguided in principle, and wrong on the law. In a democracy, the people rule.
". . . corporations have no consciences, no beliefs, no feelings, no thoughts, no desires. Corporations help structure and facilitate the activities of human beings, to be sure, and their 'personhood' often serves as a useful legal fiction. But they are not themselves members of “We the People” by whom and for whom our Constitution was established."
~Supreme Court Justice Stevens, January 2010
The scariest stories aren't always fiction. Some are written into our laws.
This Halloween season, join Move to Amend for a special evening exploring corporate personhood, constitutional rights, and the power of music to spark conversation about democracy and social change.
Featuring Rob Loier, director of the Personhood music video, this gathering brings together music, storytelling, and civic discussion to examine a question at the heart of Move to Amend's work:
What happens when corporations claim constitutional rights originally intended to protect people?
Through music and creative expression, we'll explore how corporate personhood has shaped American political and legal debates, why Move to Amend is working to change the Constitution, and how artists can help make complex issues accessible to wider audiences.
Music has long played a role in social movements, connecting people across generations, communicating ideas, and creating space for collective reflection.
During this special Music for Culture Change gathering, we'll explore:
The horrors of corporate personhood: What corporate constitutional rights mean, how they developed, and why they remain controversial.
The story behind Personhood: A conversation with music video director Rob Loier about using visual storytelling and music to explore corporate power.
Culture as a catalyst: How musicians, filmmakers, and other artists can make constitutional issues understandable and engaging.
From awareness to action: How cultural projects can open conversations about constitutional reform and community participation.
We're gathering on the eve of Halloween, so costumes, spooky backgrounds, and Halloween spirit are welcome!
Whether you're an artist, musician, organizer, educator, or simply curious about the relationship between corporate power and constitutional rights, you're invited to join the conversation.
No costume required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore how culture and civic engagement intersect.
Friday, October 30, 2026
8:00 PM Eastern | 7:00 PM Central | 6:00 PM Mountain | 5:00 PM Pacific
Santa Clara County Move To Amend Affiliate Monthly Meeting
Come join us in pursuing the goals of Move To Amend, the 28th Amendment. We are an active group with various projects and room for new volunteers.
We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00PM Pacific Standard Time.
Please R.S.V.P. to join.
Two federal lawsuits challenge a bold effort to limit corporate political power—and underscore why Move to Amend is organizing for constitutional change.
Hawaiʻi has taken a groundbreaking step toward ending corporate spending in elections. Now that effort faces two federal lawsuits seeking to stop it.
This month, our advocates took the We the People Amendment from congressional offices in Washington, D.C., to candidate campaigns in Ohio and Minnesota, the radio waves in Alaska, a public library in Georgia, and community struggles happening right in people's backyards.
Different places. Different tactics. One movement.
They’re calling for an amendment. Let’s make sure they know about ours
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People with national platforms are saying what this movement has been organizing around for years: we need a constitutional amendment to confront big money in politics. Jon Stewart, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and Pete Buttigieg are bringing this conversation to large audiences. This is an opening we have worked years to create—and we need your help turning it into support for the We the People Amendment, H.J.Res. 54. |
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Move to Amend is a coalition of hundreds of organizations and hundreds of thousands of individuals committed to social and economic justice, ending corporate rule, and building a vibrant democracy that is genuinely accountable to the people, not corporate interests. We call for an amendment to the US Constitution to unequivocally state that inalienable rights belong to human beings only, and that money is not a form of protected free speech under the First Amendment and can be regulated in political campaigns. Move to Amend © Move to Amend
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