Watchdogs File in Defense of Vermont’s Disclosure Laws in 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals

Watchdogs File in Defense of Vermont’s Disclosure Laws in 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Today, the Campaign Legal Center, joined by Democracy 21, filed an […]

Democracy 21 and the Campaign Legal Center Charge the IRS With Indefensible Abdication of Responsibility

In a letter sent to the Internal Revenue Service today, Democracy 21 and the Campaign Legal Center charged the IRS with an “indefensible abdication of […]

Center for Public Integrity: Gridlocked Election Commission Awaits Action by Obama

Center for Public Integrity Gridlocked election commission awaits action by Obama By Michael Beckel November 20, 2012 The nation’s enforcer of election laws was largely […]

NY Times: Result Won’t Limit Campaign Money Any More Than Ruling Did

The New York Times Result Won’t Limit Campaign Money Any More Than Ruling Did By Nicholas Confessore November 12, 2012 When the votes were counted, […]

Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer: A Campaign Finance Reform Agenda for 2013

A Campaign Finance Reform Agenda for 2013 Statement by Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer The Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case has had a disastrous […]

In Speech at Holland Lecture Series, Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer Calls for Small Donor Revolution to Counter Corrupt Campaign Finance System

In Speech at Holland Lecture Series, Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer Calls for Small Donor Revolution to Counter Corrupt Campaign Finance System In a speech given […]

ProPublica: “Dark Money Group Told IRS It Wouldn’t Be Political—Then Spent $1 Million on Campaign Ads”

ProPublica Dark Money Group Told IRS It Wouldn’t Be Political—Then Spent $1 Million on Campaign Ads Justin Elliott October 4, 2012 A dark money nonprofit […]

FEC Deadlocks on Issuing New Contribution Disclosure Rules for Outside Spending Groups; Van Hollen Case Returns to Federal District Court

FEC Deadlocks on Issuing New Contribution Disclosure Rules for Outside Spending Groups Van Hollen Case Returns to Federal District Court for Decision About Whether Existing […]

Federal Court in Wyoming Sides with Campaign Legal Center & Democracy 21, Rejects Latest Disclosure Challenge

Today, a federal court in Wyoming dealt another setback to groups challenging disclosure laws nationwide.  Citing a “wall of precedent” upholding disclosure laws, U.S. District […]