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Money & Influence 08.23.2016

Small Donor Public Financing

From Seattle to New York, cities throughout the country are adopting small donor public financing programs to boost public participation, improve the way candidates campaign and raise money, and engage a broader array of citizens in the political process.

Voting & Elections 07.13.2016

2016 Primary Election Wrap-Up

Our Just Vote! hotline and website assisted hundreds of voters during the 2016 Colorado primary election.

07.12.2016

Talking Through the Two-Party System

We discussed the two-party system, proportional representation, and ranked-choice voting at our most recent happy hour.

07.1.2016

Recognizing our 2016 "Champions for Democracy”

On June 23, 2016, we honored six individuals with a "Champions for Democracy" award. Read about the event and our award winners.

Media & Democracy 05.12.2016

2016 Legislative Wrap-Up

May 11th marked the last day of the 2016 legislative session in Colorado. Over the last 180 days, nearly 700 bills were introduced and debated. We worked on dozens of bills to protect voting rights, reduce the influence of money in politics, and strengthen transparency and government accountability.

Media & Democracy 05.11.2016

One for the people over the telecom industry

Connectivity is essential to participation in civil society. Emergency communications need to be reliable, every time, across media.

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