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Achieving true democracy means reducing the role of money in politics and amplifying the voice of the people. Our research, advocacy, and litigation work has long promoted and supported measures to do just that.

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Clarence Thomas Is Undermining The Supreme Court

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Ilana Novick
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Why SCOTUS’ Code of Conduct Fails to Address Corruption

By issuing this toothless code of conduct, the Supreme Court attempts to circumvent necessary reforms and enables more lavish gifts and lucrative speaking engagements from their wealthy patrons.
 

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Ashley Tjhung
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SCOTUS 'Code of Conduct' Fails to Address Outside Influence and Corruption

"We can't rely on the Court to regulate itself."  

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Esther and Pynchon v. the City of Seattle
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Supporting Seattle's voter-approved Democracy Voucher Program — a measure designed to empower small donors and the candidates they support in city elections.

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