Montana
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Sep19
Clips Round-up for 9/17/11
Campaign Finance/Fair Elections
How big money finds a way in
The NYT on the rise of outside spending: "For interest groups and wealthy individuals, the shifts have meant more direct influence in elections. For American democracy, the effect may well be disastrous." -
Jul14
Clips Round-up for 7/14/11
Campaign Finance/Fair ElectionsA democracy of voters, not dollars
Adam Skaggs at the Brennan Center writes on the outcome of McComish, "Congress, the states, and municipalities around the country should adopt small donor matching programs without delay. They are the surest way to guarantee that voters, not dollars, are the heart of our democracy."
The FEC awakens -
Feb27
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Feb26