campaign finance reform
Big Money Will Dominate the 2018 Midterm Elections, But It Doesn't Have to
Big money has corrupted our democracy, but campaign finance reform legislation at both the local and federal level can protect the interests of American citizens.
Being Rich Is the Easiest Way to Get Elected
Running for office in the US requires an aggressive grassroots fundraising operation. Or you could just give your campaign $20 million from your pocket.
Zephyr Teachout's Quest to Become the Left's Newest Crusading Congresswoman
Zephyr Teachout wants to get the money out of politics, but first she has to overcome the money being spent to keep her out of Congress.
Dozens of Senior Citizens Were Arrested at ‘Democracy Spring’ DC Protests
On the second day of a weeklong series of protests in favor of campaign finance reform, it was the "elders" taking their turn getting arrested.
Why Is Lawrence Lessig Missing From Tonight’s CNN Debate?
The iconoclastic law professor believes Democratic honchos are trying to silence him.
Brazil's Top Court Outlaws Corporate Contributions to Political Campaigns
Although touted by good governance advocates as vital to the fight against graft and malfeasance, others believe the ruling in Brazil will simply force campaign cash under the table.
Deranged Former Congressman Michael Grimm Is Going to Prison for Eight Months
The guy who threatened to break a reporter in half "like a boy" at the US Capitol is on his way to prison.
The Elizabeth Warren Presidential Campaign Is Still Candidate-Free
Campaign finance reform crusaders are trying to convince the progressive heartthrob to join the 2016 race, but even without her involvement there's still a lot of energy on the left.
This Mailman Just Flew a Gyrocopter to the US Capitol to Save America
Doug Hughes says he would rather die than "see this country fail." So naturally, he flew a small aircraft to Washington, DC.
Your Guide to the Koch Brothers
How America's favorite dark money billionaires came to control the nation's political future.
The New Hampshire Voters Marching in the Freezing Cold to Get Money Out of Politics
Big Money was the real winner in this month's midterm elections. But a group of New Hampshire voters want you to know it doesn't have to be this way.
Jim Rubens and the Republican Crusade for Campaign Finance Reform
New Hampshire's dark horse Republican Senate candidate is turning right-wing populism into a crusade for campaign finance reform.