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Money & Influence 03.27.2017

On BCRA's Anniversary, A Reminder

On the 15th anniversary of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA), it’s worth noting that not so long ago there was a bipartisan consensus that our campaign finance system is corroding our democracy and a bipartisan commitment to improve it.

Money & Influence 02.21.2017

Ravel Departing FEC With a Challenge to the President

Through nearly four years as a member of the Federal Election Commission, Ann Ravel fought the good fight to rein in the power of big money in politics; she departs with a challenge to President Trump to overhaul the agency by staffing it with commissioners who are serious about enforcing campaign finance laws.

Money & Influence 02.8.2017

Gorsuch and Democracy Reform: Lots of Unanswered Questions

Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nomination will likely shape the court – and American law -- for decades to come, as it is expected to restore the conservative majority lost when Justice Antonin Scalia died last year. So it’s no wonder that a long list of advocacy organizations, including Common Cause, are now busy dissecting the record of Trump’s nominee, appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch.

Money & Influence 01.24.2017

South Dakota Republicans Ignore Voters and Move to Gut Democracy Reforms

South Dakota Republicans are trying to thwart the voters' desire for stronger ethics and campaign finance laws

Portland Poised for Big Boost to Democracy Reform Movement

Portland, OR's City Council will vote next week on a plan to amplify the voices of small-dollar political donors

Money & Influence 08.5.2016

Movement for Black Lives demands a better democracy

Movement for Black Lives demands a better democracy.

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