“1 for All” campaign strives to increase First Amendement education
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The July/August issue of The American Interest contains a three-article symposium entitled “Campaign Finance after Citizens United.” Michael J. Malbin executive director of the Campaign Finance Institute and Professor of Political Science at the University at…
The Michigan Campaign Finance Network released three reports over the past week relating to the state’s campaign finances, including political action committee fundraising,…
Five candidates and one nonprofit organization have spent only $3,371,214 on gubernatorial campaigns through July 4 this year, a drop of over $5.9…
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization established in 1920 to encourage citizen participation in government. It never supports or opposes any political party or candidate but does advocate on selected issues. Membership in the League of Women Voters is open to anyone who supports the principles and purpose of the organization.
Common Cause has been the “people’s lobby” since 1970. With nearly 400,000 members from every state in the union, Common Cause works for open, honest and accountable government and increased civic engagement. In Congress, state legislatures, town halls, and courtrooms around the country, Common Cause represents the unified voice of the people against special interests and the corrupting influence of money.
The Michigan Campaign Finance Network is a nonpartisan, nonprofit coalition of organizations and individuals concerned about the influence of money in politics and the need for campaign finance reform in Michigan.
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Public Financing for Federal Campaigns - 2009
Midwest reform groups urge President Obama to support federal public financing legislation
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Midwest Open Government Project - 2009
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A Citizen’s Guide to Redistricting - 2008
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