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The power of money to influence legislation is undeniable. And, over time, the interests of the wealthy have eclipsed the needs of the middle class and poor. In 2016, the top 1% of Americans owned 40% of the nation's wealth. While the bottom 90% owned just over 20%.

In January 2010, in the landmark Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court declared the First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting independent expenditures for communications by nonprofit corporations, for-profit corporations, labor unions, and other associations. This meant these organizations could spend unlimited funds for political ads. In addition, lobbyists ply legislators with money to support legislation that benefits corporations’, rather than citizens' best interests. Love of money has become the root of all legislation.

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The posters in this series reflect the conflicts the American political system has been experiencing during the turbulent period between 2010-2018. They are meant to encourage an exploration and a dialogue about the cultural minefield we now find ourselves in.