In a move towards putting in check political corruption in the five boroughs, New Yorkers this November will be asked to vote on an amendment to campaign finance laws in the city.
Public Financing of Elections articles on DC
This Public Financing of Elections section has news on multiple countries that choose to use government funding to run campaigns, a practice widespread in South America and Europe. The mechanisms for this can be quite varied, ranging from direct subsidy of political parties to government matching funds for certain types of private donations (often small donations) to exemption from fees of government services (e.g. postage) and many other systems as well. Also check out our sections on American democracy or Money Politics.
VIDEO: Improving New York City’s Campaign Finance Program
The NYC Campaign Finance Board hosted a panel discussion at NY Law School with elected officials looking into how we improve the campaign finance.
NYC’s public campaign finance system is in trouble
The New York City public campaign finance system is sending its first real warning signs of trouble
The Essential Benefits of Small Political Donor Tax Credit System
A revolutionary approach to boosting political capital of the average voter gets a second look
Homeless Political Donors Are Now a Thing in Seattle
Every Seattle voter now gets four vouchers to donate twenty-five dollars to a political campaign
How Campaign Spending Caps Could Level Election Playing Field
Capping campaign spending may lead to a higher number of people running for office
Fixing Political Party Funding For Transparency and Accountability
Discretionary power over use of funds by political parties must be exercised justly, fairy, honestly, and, above all, rationally in order to build viable and democratic institutions.
A Look at the Public Funding System For the NJ Gubernatorial Election
Two gubernatorial hopefuls vying to succeed Chris Christie received more than $1.7 million in public funds
Money Politics Crisis Not Getting the Attention it Deserves
Despite public opinion, a vitally important reform that needs to be addressed regards campaign finance. With only days to go, the money politics crisis has simply not been given the attention it deserves.
Two States Trying Alternatives to Regulating Money Politics
Regulating money politics since Citizens United has becoming a challenge but new strategies are being tried