Campaign Finance

Curbing Big Money

Curbing Big Money Curbing Big Money

Momentum is growing to reform campaign finance and rebalance our election system.

Apr 7, 2011 / Editorial / Nick Nyhart and David Donnelly

Cuomo Must Lead Charge for Public Financing in New York State Cuomo Must Lead Charge for Public Financing in New York State

If the Governor makes good on his campaign promise, New York would be the biggest state yet to challenge last year's Citizens United decision.

Apr 6, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Best Things in Life… The Best Things in Life…

Reed Richardson on the GOP's campaign finance dodge and Eric takes the mail.

Mar 31, 2011 / Blog / Eric Alterman

The Story of ‘Citizens United’ vs. the FEC The Story of ‘Citizens United’ vs. the FEC

A guide to mitigating the damage done.

Mar 2, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Crushing Workers in Wisconsin Has National Effects Crushing Workers in Wisconsin Has National Effects

So that's what they mean by from welfare to work. First you go force the poorest Americans into the workforce, then you go after their bargaining power. Wisconsin has long been the...

Feb 24, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Cuomo’s Reform Moment Cuomo’s Reform Moment

With support from a new governor, could New York City's successful public financing law go statewide?

Jan 24, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections

On one-year anniversary of Citizens United ruling, in dozens of communities across the country, Americans rally to demand a renewal of democracy. Updated with reports from marches,...

Jan 21, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Stealing the Constitution

Stealing the Constitution Stealing the Constitution

Inside the right's campaign to hijack our country's founding text—and how to fight back.

Jan 20, 2011 / Feature / Garrett Epps

Debating ‘Citizens United’

Debating ‘Citizens United’ Debating ‘Citizens United’

Was the Supreme Court's infamous decision a desecration, or only what the Constitution requires? A First Amendment scholar and civil liberties advocate debate.

Jan 13, 2011 / Feature / Floyd Abrams and Burt Neuborne

Russ Feingold Speaks Out

Russ Feingold Speaks Out Russ Feingold Speaks Out

The former senator talks about money and politics, connecting with voters in the age of mass media and his future in public life.

Jan 13, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols

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