Public Campaign - Clean Elections

Advocates Continue Push for Public Financing in New York

Johnny Papagiannis — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:18:10 +0000

The Long Island Press reports that advocates for state-wide public financing of elections, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, continue to spread the word on the need to clean up Albany and open the door to a more diverse pool of candidates.

A Call for Clean Elections Expansion in New jersey

Johnny Papagiannis — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:19:23 +0000

Citing a near complete lack of competitive legislative races in the state, the Blue Jersey blog makes the case for expanding New Jersey's Clean Elections pilot program.

More Support for Public Financing in Connecticut

Monica Rober — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:06:08 +0000

Both The Day and The Bristol Press published editorials this weekend in support of Connecticut's public financing system.

Hands Off Campaign Finance Reform

Monica Rober — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:57:51 +0000

The Hartford Courant editorializes on the Citizens' Election Program today, arguing that it should be left in Connecticut's budget.

"The state's fiscal crisis is serious, but it shouldn't be used as an excuse to get rid of one of the most important political reforms in decades."

Defending Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program

Monica Rober — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:44:43 +0000

Connecticut state Rep. Chris Caruso (D) responds to the Republican's legislative proposal to eliminate the Citizens' Election Program, courtesy of Connecticut Bob.

Speaker Links Clean Elections, Clean Enviroment

Monica Rober — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:46:18 +0000

The University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh discusses the upcoming speaking engagement of Democracy Matters' Executive Director, Joan Mandle.

State Rep. Deborah Heinrich: A Clean Elections Profile

Johnny Papagiannis — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:21:32 +0000

Connecticut state Rep. Deborah Heinrich (D-Madison, North Guilford) has been involved in state politics for nearly a decade, and is now serving in her third term in the General Assembly. Beginning in 2002 when she worked with lawmakers on the Emergency Health Powers Act, and continuing through her election to the state house in 2004, Heinrich has seen the ins and outs of politics in Connecticut.

Money on My Mind

Monica Rober — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:44:51 +0000

Jay Mandle, a professor of economics at Colgate University, discusses the Fair Elections Now Act in Democracy Matters' monthly column, "Money on My Mind."

Portland, Oregon City Commissioner Amanda Fritz: A Clean Elections Profile

Johnny Papagiannis — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:38:52 +0000

Born and raised in northern England, Portland, Oregon City Commissioner Amanda Fritz came to America after her family escaped the London Blitz in World War II. Her immigration to the United States instilled in her a powerful love for the country and a fascination of ordinary people who can help others when they need it most.

Space Coast Progressive Alliance Speaks Out

Monica Rober — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:38:29 +0000

Fred Markham, of the Space Coast Progressive Alliance in Florida, discusses an article in the Orlando Sentinel that investigates a "culture of corruption" at the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority.