E.J. Dionne op-ed in Washington post: “Fighting Big Money with Big Money

The Washington Post Fighting big money with big money By E.J. Dionne Jr. If you are tired of seeing the debate on guns dominated by […]

Watchdog Groups Question Whether President Obama’s Involvement in Organizing for Action Complies with Ethics in Government Act

In a letter sent today to President Obama, Democracy 21, joined by the Campaign Legal Center, wrote that “your involvement with Organizing for Action (OFA) […]

Roll Call Column: “Rules of the Game: Obama’s Nonprofit Carries on Dubious Tradition”

Roll Call Rules of the Game: Obama’s Nonprofit Carries on Dubious Tradition By Eliza Newlin Carney A Democratic rising star who campaigned on a platform […]

Washington Post editorial: “Pay-to-play politics reach the Oval Office”

The Washington Post Pay-to-play politics reach the Oval Office By Editorial Board– They will now disclose the names of those who donate $250 or more […]

Statement by Fred Wertheimer Concerning Organizing for Action

According to an op-ed by Jim Messina, the National Chairman for Organizing for Action, published March 7, 2013 on CNN.com, “[E]very donor who gives $250 […]

No Set Price for Meetings with President? Really?

Statement by Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer White House press secretary Jay Carney today reportedly said at his daily briefing, “Any notion that there is […]

Watchdogs Urge More Disclosure of Expenditures by Political Committees in Comments on FEC Rule

Today, Democracy 21 joined the Campaign Legal Center in filing comments with the Federal Election Commission supporting a draft rule interpreting disclosure requirements for political […]

Editorials from the New York Times and the Washington Post on Organizing for Action

The New York Times The White House Joins the Cash Grab By: Editorial Board March 3, 2013 It is tempting to applaud the nonprofit group […]