Moreland Panel Should Seize the Moment
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13 Things We Learned about Money in Politics in 2013Ciara Torres-SpelliscyDecember 16, 2013For a federal election off year, 2013 saw an enormous amount of upheaval in campaign finance law and...
View ArticleMoney in Politics This Week: Gov. Cuomo Proposes Public Financing of...
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View ArticleNew York City Bar Includes Public Funding of State Elections in Agenda
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View ArticleDoes Public Financing Lead to Extremism? No, and Here’s Why.
Does Public Financing Lead to Extremism? No, and Here’s Why.Brent FergusonFebruary 28, 2014Some commentators blamed Arizona's public financing law for a spate of extreme bills. But numerous studies...
View ArticleWomen Leaders: Pass Fair Elections in New York
Women Leaders: Pass Fair Elections in New YorkErik OpsalMarch 3, 2014Dozens of leaders gathered in New York today to discuss the importance of public financing for women — the same day a bipartisan...
View ArticleAmerica as One Big Private Gift Shop
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View ArticleWallowing in Watergate 40 Years Later
Wallowing in Watergate 40 Years LaterWalter ShapiroAugust 8, 2014A new book on the 1970s is a compelling read, but misses some larger points.
View ArticleThe Campaign Finance Wins Nobody is Talking About
The Campaign Finance Wins Nobody is Talking About Avram BilligNovember 12, 2014Despite resistance to campaign finance regulation in Washington, voters at the state and local level took steps last week...
View ArticleThe Astronomical Scale of Money in Politics
The Astronomical Scale of Money in PoliticsCiara Torres-SpelliscyJanuary 13, 2015In the five years since the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Citizens United, it is clear that the scale of money in...
View ArticleSeattle Takes Innovative Approach to Limiting Big Money’s Political Power
Seattle Takes Innovative Approach to Limiting Big Money’s Political PowerBrent FergusonApril 21, 2015A citizen coalition in Seattle has introduced an innovative proposal to amplify the voices of...
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A Slow Motion Car CrashCiara Torres-SpelliscyMay 12, 2015How long must we put up with corruption in Albany?
View ArticleHalf Measures Can't Fix New York's Pay-to-Play Politics
Half Measures Can't Fix New York's Pay-to-Play PoliticsLawrence NordenMay 16, 2015Albany's shameful moment echos an earlier set of scandals, which demonstrated that bold change is possible.
View ArticleLetter to the New York Times: A Smart Approach to Strengthening Parties
Letter to the New York Times: A Smart Approach to Strengthening PartiesDaniel I. WeinerIan VandewalkerSeptember 18, 2015The authors of a recent Brennan Center paper write that lifting all contribution...
View ArticleMaine Leading the Way on Government of, for and by the People
Maine Leading the Way on Government of, for and by the PeopleBenjamin T. BricknerJune 16, 2015This year, Mainers will vote on a referendum to enhance its first-in-the-nation Clean Elections law, to...
View ArticleCities and States Leading Fight Against Big Money
Cities and States Leading Fight Against Big MoneyBenjamin T. BricknerNovember 4, 2015Voters at opposite ends of the country took a strong step toward reclaiming democracy for ordinary Americans.
View ArticleThe Finances of a Second Chance
The Finances of a Second ChanceCiara Torres-SpelliscyMarch 28, 2016What are the money rules when a candidate loses for one office and then wants to run for another?
View ArticleForget Bernie Sanders. Small Donors Alone Won’t Save Politics.
Forget Bernie Sanders. Small Donors Alone Won’t Save Politics.Victoria Bassetti July 11, 2016Without a system of matching funds, it is impractical – and even dangerous – for candidates to rely on small...
View ArticleParty Platforms Are More Than Pretty Words
Party Platforms Are More Than Pretty WordsRebecca AutreyMarissa MarzanoJuly 22, 2016They embrace new stances on critical issues facing our country, breaking with past party orthodoxy.
View ArticleCould Florida, Of All Places, Be A Leader In Campaign Finance Reform?
Could Florida, Of All Places, Be A Leader In Campaign Finance Reform?Ciara Torres-SpelliscyAugust 8, 2016From Tallahassee to Miami, local governments are considering how candidates are funded.
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