Money is protected speech when that money is a campaign contribution or expenditure.[0] Money is also protected speech when you want to (buy an advertisements

Money is protected speech when that money is a campaign contribution or expenditure.[0] Money is also protected speech when you want to (buy an advertisements to) express your opinions about a candidate.[1] This is not nearly as narrow as "money = free speech only when the recipient is a politician." [0]Emily's List v. FEC [1]Citizens United v. FEC