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Money in Politics

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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Laura Williamson

Big Money in the Charm City

The white, wealthy donor class that fuels Baltimore's elections
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How a Lack of Democracy Worsened the Texas Storm Disaster

The winter storm disaster in Texas was a crisis fueled by a failure to address climate change and the influence of oil and gas companies in state and local politics.
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Amy Traub
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To Keep His Promises to the Black Community, Pres. Biden Must Prioritize Building an Inclusive Democracy

While Biden inspires hope, our democracy has let down Black communities for far too long.
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Joshua Harmon
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Congress Must Pass H.R.1 Now

Congress must act swiftly to put transformative pro-democracy legislation at the top of the agenda.
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Adam Lioz
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Featured Case on Money in Politics
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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