Tag Archive for: Small Donor Matching System

D21 Endorses Government By The People Act, Which Would Create An Innovative Way To Finance Campaigns And Lessen The Big-Money Stranglehold On Elections

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Representative John Sarbanes (D-MD), joined by Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME), recently reintroduced the Government By The People Act, which […]

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How States Are Leading In The Fight Against Big Money In Campaigns

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“States and municipalities aren’t waiting for Congress to lead on limiting big money in politics,” Democracy 21 advisor Matt Keller and Christine Wood, co-director of […]

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“Follow The Money.”

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Fred Wertheimer’s Weekly Note | March 17, 2022 The most well-known quote to come out of the 1970s Watergate scandals is, “Follow the money.” While […]

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Chicago Sun-Times: “Give Candidates Who Aren’t Wealthy, Or Backed By The Rich, A Chance To Be Heard”

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“A small donor matching system using public funds would help level the playing field and give politicians a reason to listen to ordinary voters.” — […]

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Fact Sheet: The Small Donor Matching Funds System In The Freedom To Vote Act

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The Freedom to Vote Act (S. 2747), introduced on September 14, 2021, includes for House candidates a voluntary, small donor matching funds system. The Act […]

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