Back in January, Congressman John Sarbanes introduced the Government By the People Act. It’s an ambitious bill that would bring a sea change to our much-maligned campaign finance system. The bill has three main tenets aimed at amplifying the power of small donors. It would create a $25 tax credit for political donations up to […]
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A Note to Hillary on Boycotts and Settlements
It’s time for Clinton to clarify her positions on Israel and Palestine.Â
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How Donald Trump Changed the GOP Debate on Immigration
In reaction to him, the other candidates are sounding downright welcoming to immigrants.
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Is Bernie Sanders Too Radical for America?
Although pegged as a fringe candidate, Sanders’ views are surprisingly mainstream.Â
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Anthony Kennedy’s California Roots Shine Through
In recent cases on redistricting and gay marriage, he reveals himself as a vanishing breed of West Coast moderate Republican.Â
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How the Presidential Primary Is a Proxy War Between the Kochs and the Republican Establishment
Is Reince Priebus democracy’s last best hope?Â
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What Would a Sanders Administration Do on K-12 Education?
The most progressive candidate in 2016 has more work to do in terms of articulating his k-12 ideas on the campaign trail.
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2016 Marks a New Era for Dark Money
Candidates like Hillary Clinton say they want to undo Citizens United. But their campaign spending says differently.Â
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Why Republican Candidates are Wrong About the Media
Mainstream outlets are frequently biased, but mostly toward sensationalism.Â
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Scott Walker’s Shady Deals Win Him Campaign Cash From Billionaires
The dark money web behind Walker’s ascendance.Â
