Public financing of elections, as a state and local democracy reform, can help enhance the political voice and power of working-class people and people of color. It is an effective antidote to the outsized influence corporations and major donors currently have on both politics and policy.

Who is spending big money on elections, and what do they want?

What do people mean by “money in politics” or “campaign finance reform”? Running for office requires money—for staff, travel, TV ads, etc. In many countries, much of the cost of public elections is paid for by public funds, so the voters control the process and candidates are only accountable to

For four decades, the Supreme Court’s flawed approach to money in politics has gutted common-sense protections against the power of special interests and wealthy individuals. This defies our core democratic values.

"With the Supreme Court split four-to-four on so many critical issues, the stakes could not be higher."

How 27 states, counties, and municipalities empower small donors and curb the power of big money in politics

We support rulemaking to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities.

Spoiler alert: they do not. Rules work in corporations favor and against workers.

How the dominance of politics by the affluent & business undermines economic mobility in America