Jonathan Backer
Jonathan Backer joined the Brennan Center in August 2011 as a Research Associate in the Democracy Program where he focuses on money in politics. Prior to joining the Brennan Center, Mr. Backer worked for the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism as an Eisendrath Legislative Assistant, serving as an advocate for the Reform Jewish Movement's economic justice, separation of church and state, and voting and elections policy. Mr. Backer graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University in 2010 with a degree in Political Science and History.
Blog Posts
- The Benefits of Public Financing for New York State (04/02/12)
- Campaign Finance and ‘Angry Birds’ Democracy (04/02/12)
- ‘Misunderestimating’ Campaign Finance Reform (03/08/12)
- Filibuster Report Shows Increased Government Gridlock (03/01/12)
- Shareholder Protection in the Age of Super PACs (02/27/12)
- Brown and Warren Bilaterally Disarm Super PACs (01/30/12)
- Facts, Darn Facts, and Super PACs (01/06/12)
- Colbert Highlights Super PAC Farce (11/17/11)
- Gridlock and Dysfunction on Display at FEC Oversight Hearing (11/04/11)
- Who You Gonna Call? Your Super Committee Member (on Oct. 31) (10/25/11)
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