On last week's background check vote, special interests were able to commandeer some of our sovereignty by exploiting arcane Senate rules and porous campaign finance laws, breaching the social contract at the heart of our democracy.
With Albany rocked by scandal over the last month, many believe the time for comprehensive campaign finance reform, with better enforcement, lower limits, and public financing at its core, may finally have come.
A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
A new report from the Center for Public Integrity reveals nearly 200 judges attended seminars sponsored by foundations and multinational corporations — groups who are also frequent litigants in federal courts.
A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
The New Mexico House passed a bill establishing a campaign finance system where participating candidates would receive an initial public finance grant from the state, and then get a four to one match for small donor contributions of up to $100.
A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the federal aggregate contribution limit. The Court must uphold this critical tool, which helps combat corruption and ensure competitive elections.
Republican mayoral candidate George McDonald claims he cannot run a competitive campaign under New York City's campaign contribution limits. But these limits are proven to help challengers like McDonald.
