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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.
Doing Campaign Finance Disclosure the Right Way
A basic fundraising metrics system designed for practical campaign finance disclosure outlined
Podcast Discussion on New York City Election Laws
New York City election laws have been an example of progress on campaign finance and ballot access
Lessons From Bernie Sanders Fundraising Campaign
How legions of fans have supported Bernie Sanders fundraising efforts and the lessons therein
Maine Public Campaign Finance System May Go Broke
Lack of money to support Maine public campaign finance system is putting the program in threat
Coming Change to Presidential Matching Funds System?
Proposal would end Presidential matching funds for primary season in favor of party conventions
Coming Changes to German Party Financing Laws
New rules for German party financing from public purse could threaten right wing surge
Only O’Malley and Jill Stein to Publicly Fund Campaigns
System to publicly fund campaigns for President is almost entirely broken and with few takers
The Undermining of American Democracy
In a time where inequality is widening and the concentration of wealth is greater than ever, our political system has been turned upside down. The game is rigged, and it’s not rigged for people like you and me.
Explaining Seattle’s Radical Campaign Finance Reform
Seattle voters approved a radical campaign finance law designed as public funding of candidates