Articles and Opinions

Articles

O Pioneers!- O Pioneers!: On the frontiers of fund-raising by Nancy Watzman and Micah L. Sifry The fund-raising machine of George W. Bush has done for politics
Why People of Faith Support Election Reform- An article by Rev. George Reed, the executive director of the North Carolina Council of Churches explaining the need for people of faith to be involved in campaign finance reform efforts.

USA Today Editorial on Supreme Court and Public Financing- In this editorial, the USA Today says that a recent Supreme Court decision makes public financing of elections a great option.
Orlando Sentinel on Supreme Court and Public Financing- In this editorial, the Orlando Sentinel says that with a recent Supreme Court decision on McCain-Feingold, the real reform necessary is full public financing of elections.
Campaign Finance Revolution- The Philadelphia Daily News editorializes in favor of the Fair Elections Now Act.

Total of 52 items in "Editorials". View all items.

Alaska: Curb the influence of special interest money- An op-ed by Matt Zencey in the Anchorage Daily News supporting full public financing of elections.
Alaska: Price of Liberty- Rebecca Braun discusses the merits of Clean Elections in this op-ed published in the Juneau Empire.
Alaska: Clean House- Among other things, Jake Metcalfe with the Alaska Democratic Party believes it's time for Clean Elections in Alaska.

Total of 28 items in "Op-eds". View all items.

President Theodore Roosevelt on public financing- "There is a very radical measure which would, I believe, work a substantial improvement in our system of conducting a campaign, although I am well aware that it will take some time for people so to fa
Sen. Dick Durbin on introduction of Fair Elections Now Act- "Today the amount of money spent in top ten competitive Senate races averages $34 million per campaign - double what it was just four years ago.
Sen. Arlen Specter on introduction of the Fair Elections Now Act- "I am joining Senator Durbin in introducing legislation in the Senate to provide for public financing because I believe it will be a significant step in improving public confidence in the election pro

Total of 15 items in "Quotes". View all items.

Arizona: Clean Elections Does Work- Letter to the Editor in support of Clean Elections, despite Jan Smith Florez's inability to gather enough $5 contributions for the Gubernatorial primary race.
Candidates seek end to pay-to-play- Letter to the editor commending Reps. Frank Pallone Jr. and Rush Holt for signing the "Voters First Pledge."
Back Campaign Reform- Bradenton Herald letter to the editor supporting the "Voters First Pledge."

Total of 18 items in "Letter to the editor". View all items.