Campaign Finance LinksA number of research institutions and public interest groups around the country are putting money in politics under the microscope and coming up with interesting analyses and commentary. Below you will find a broad selection of groups that are looking at this issue.
Research Organizations and Institutions
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A center of progressive strategy, organizing and issue campaigns
Citizens Against Government Waste Dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government
Works to boost the voice of Americans in the political process and hold elected leaders accountable to the public interest
Dedicated to building America’s highest democratic ideals through research and advocacy
Regional network of progressive state-based and regional organizations in the Southeast
Provides information on money in politics' adverse effects on environmental legislation
Works to impact public policy and improve systems of government through education and advocacy
Works to advance a democratic movement for economic, social, racial and environmental justice in several Midwestern states.
An electronic policy network providing resources from numerous progressive organizations on a variety of issues
Works to bring Americans back to the political process by making sure elected officials hear their voices
National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides Dedicated to protecting public health and the environment by transitioning to a world free of toxic pesticides
The National Voting Rights Institute Works toward meaningful political participation by all Americans regardless of economic or social status
Regional support center for citizen action organizations in New England
Represents consumer interests in Congress, the Executive Branch, and the Courts
Harnessing the power of the internet and information technology to help citizens learn more about Congress and their elected representatives
Protects public health and the environment by eliminating toxic pollution
Regional organization to support citizen action organizations in 8 western states
Research Organizations and Institutions
American University Campaign Finance Project
The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Provides strategy and insight on ballot initiative campaigns
Provides a public interest vision for the digital age and works to demonstrate the value of communications for solving social problems
Supports campaign finance reform through scholarship, public education, and legal action
Brookings Institution
Campaign Finance Information Center Resource for journalists covering political campaign contributions
Conducts research focused on campaign finance policy
Conducts public policy research on a variety of issues
Center for Responsive Politics Tracks money in politics and its effect on elections and public policy
Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies (American University) Provides an integrated teaching, research, and study program focusing on Congress, the presidency and the interactions of these two basic American institutions
The Center for Governmental Studies Creates innovative solutions to improve civic engagement in communities and governments
Conducts investigative journalism on issues of public concern
A wiki-based website documenting the people, organizations and issues shaping the public agenda
Council on Government Ethics Law (COGEL) Professional organization for individuals with responsibilities or interests in governmental ethics, elections, campaign finance, lobby laws and freedom of information
Columbia University Library / U. S. Government Documents, Campaigns and Elections Directory for conducting research on federal campaigns and elections
The National Institute on Money in State Politics Offers extensive databases of state campaign finance information
Works to ensure that presidential debates serve the American people first
Offers state news on various issues, including campaign finance reform
Author of publications with special sections on money in politics
A research organization of volunteers from across the political spectrum dedicated to providing nonpartisan, unbiased information on elected officials
State-level organizations across the country advocating for the public interest
U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) Federally focused arm of the State PIRGS
University of Michigan Documents Center Expansive directory of federal government resources on the web
Wisconsin Campaign Finance Project Provides researchers with data on public election funding programs throughout the U.S.
National organization of Greens in colleges and high schools across the country
National organization of Democrats in colleges across the country
National organization of Republicans in colleges across the country
Organization of student activists dedicated to taking private money out of politics and other pro-democracy reforms
Green Party of the United States
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North Carolina Judicial Public Financing Praised posted by Monica Rober on 07-02-2009 The nonpartisan Center for Governmental Studies has released a report praising the North Carolina judicial public financing system. Published in: Center for Governmental Studies | judicial elections | judicial public financing | north carolina NYT Editorial on New York posted by Monica Rober on 07-02-2009 The New York Times editorializes on the state of politics in New York and makes some suggestions. "CLEANER MONEY New York’s campaign finance system is a disgrace. When the Legislature is in session, lawmakers spend every night harvesting campaign funds, often using loopholes as big as a bank. Write “party housekeeping” on the check, and it can have as many zeros as you want. Corporate subsidiaries have a field day. And the lobbyists who write the checks then also write the laws. Public financing should be the goal, but even real, enforceable limits would be a start." Published in: campaign finance | New York | Public Financing | The New York Times Newest Senator Takes on Campaign Finance Reform posted by Monica Rober on 07-01-2009 Democrat Al Franken is set to be sworn into the Senate next week as Minnesota's second senator. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, one of his first acts in office will be to interview U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor at her confirmation hearing. Franken intends to use this opportunity to ask Sotomayor about campaign finance reform. "Interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio this morning, Franken said he is concerned about the role of corporate money in political races and would quiz Sotomayor on constitutional barriers to public financing of campaigns." Published in: campaign finance reform | Franken | publicly financed elections | Sotomayor Read more from the Voter Blog Creative Commons
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