Maine and Seattle see important donor transparency votes that could redefine campaign finance laws
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.
Lawrence Lessig Explains Practical Election Finance Reform
Encouraging small donations through matching funds is the only way to curb corruption as Lawrence Lessig explains
Pope Backs Public Financing of Elections, Transparency
Vatican speaks as Pope backs public financing of election campaigns and full transparency of donors
Essential New Jersey Anti-Corruption Legislation Missing
In wake of series of shock scandals, a call for rebuilding New Jersey anti-corruption legislation
Maine Election System Tested by Flood of Outside Money
Flood of out-of-state money is tilting the balance for Governor despite controls in the Maine election system
Inside Look at the Canadian Campaign Finance System
Recent efforts to combat the role of money in elections have produced a new Canadian campaign finance system
Seeking Politicians Who Fight Money in Politics
Lawrence Lessig seeks political help to fight money in politics with new advocacy group
A Lawrence Lessig SuperPAC to End All SuperPACs
Fundraising has begun for campaign finance reform’s best weapon: A Lawrence Lessig SuperPAC
No Donation Limits or Transparency Means Total Corruption
With no donation limits or transparency for election spending our corruption can end democracy
Getting Enough Signatures to Run for Congress Without PAC Money
The last day to circulate petitions is this Thursday, April 10 and we also need to file our petitions by midnight on April 10. With over 300 volunteers recruited we are a force to be reckoned with and will win the June 24 primary.