Sens. Sanders, Warren, Harris, and Booker Pledge to Fix Democracy Now
August 2nd, 2018 |
Candidates and Elected Leaders Across the Country Respond to Voter Demand to Present Plans to Fix Democracy Washington, D.C. —…
Candidates and Elected Leaders Across the Country Respond to Voter Demand to Present Plans to Fix Democracy Washington, D.C. —…
Candidates and Elected Leaders Across the Country Respond to Voter Demand to Present Plans to Fix Democracy Washington, D.C. —…
Candidates Across the Country Respond to Voter Demand to Present Plans to Fix Democracy Washington, D.C. — This week, Every…
New ‘Declaration for American Democracy’ coalition demands Congress take action to create an honest, accountable democracy reflective of our country….
Washington, D.C.– In what is expected to be the most expensive Supreme Court nomination battle in history, President Trump’s selection…
Washington, D.C. — House Democrats today introduced a bold, comprehensive resolution that answers the public’s call to fix our broken democracy…
There’s no doubt you’ve already read a bunch of takes on yesterday’s Supreme Court news, but here are two stories,…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon convicted felon…
Washington, D.C. — Following the unveiling of ‘A Better Deal for Democracy’ by House and Senate Democratic Leaders on the steps…
Washington, D.C.–National campaign finance watchdog Every Voice responded to Mick Mulvaney’s admission today that he and members of Congress are…
As Florida lawmakers rush legislation backed by the payday loan industry, a new report by Every Voice Center and Florida…
The Payday Loan Industry Spent at Least $1.7 Million Influencing Legislators Considering a Bill to Benefit the Industry at the…
Washington, D.C. — The unpopular tax bill Republicans are ramming through Congress this week is our broken, corrupt campaign finance system…
Washington, D.C. — The tax bill U.S. Senators are trying to ram through today is our broken, corrupt campaign finance system at…
Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program is achieving its intended goals by generating historic numbers of new and small donors, diversifying the…
Washington, D.C. — In an election that broke fundraising records in Virginia, 18 winning candidates endorsed by national money-in-politics group…
Company Linked to Major Trump Donor Awarded $300 Million Contract to Help Restore Power in Puerto Rico Washington, D.C. — Following…
Washington, D.C. — Ahead of tonight’s premiere of ABC’s ‘The Mayor,’ Every Voice, Color of Change, and a unique coalition…
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Representative David Price (D-N.C.) introduced bicameral legislation, the We the People…
Washington, D.C. – The tax cut plan unveiled by Republicans today reveals the sway big donors have over policymaking in…
Each Endorsee Has Pledged to Support Policies to Strengthen Our Democracy With record spending expected in this year’s state legislative…
Washington, D.C.—Campaign finance watchdog Every Voice responded to President Donald Trump’s nomination of FEC Commissioner Matthew Petersen to the U.S….
Washington, D.C. — Today at a planned speech in Missouri, President Trump is expected to give a populist pitch for…
Washington, D.C. – Florida Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran is siding with big donors as he pads his campaign…
Northam and 48 Delegate Candidates Tell Every Voice They’ll Prioritize Money-in-Politics Reform Washington, D.C. — In nearly half the races…
Democracy Voucher Candidates Funded by Small Donors Win in This Week’s Primary Election Washington, D.C. — Following this week’s primary…
Trump’s Plan Prioritizes Tax Breaks for Wealthy Donors Like the Kochs Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration rolling out a tax…
Washington, D.C. — Senator Dick Durbin’s (D-Ill.) Fair Elections Now Act reintroduced today along with twenty-three co-sponsors would give everyday Americans…
Washington, D.C. — Sen. Dean Heller’s backtrack on the Senate healthcare bill after receiving pressure from Republicans and his major…
Washington, D.C. — House Democrats’ By the People Project would reduce the power of big money in our elections, raise…
Washington, D.C. — Today, advocacy groups are holding a press conference outside of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and delivering…
Washington, DC – Today, Demos, Every Voice, People for the American Way, and 23 additional organizations sent a letter to…
22 Groups Call on Program to Be Funded Ahead of Budget Deadline With the June 30th deadline to pass a…
Washington, D.C. — As Senate Republicans unveil their health care bill, money-in-politics reform group Every Voice called the legislation a “massive…
The American people want elections free of undue influence and demanded an independent look at President Trump’s ties to Russia…
In wake of Comey firing, the reform groups will urge senators to call for investigation Campaign kicks-off with digital ads,…
Washington, D.C. — As President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order today giving charities and religious institutions the ability…
New site details Trump’s broken promise: draintheswamp.gop Washington, D.C.—Every Voice’s new website, draintheswamp.gop, marks President Donald Trump’s first 100 days…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on the Trump administration’s refusal to voluntarily release White…
Gorsuch confirmation victory for corporations, loss for American people Washington, D.C. — In confirming Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court…
Washington, D.C. — Money in politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on Senate Republican’s decision to change the…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch’s failure to gather the…
Report Details How Trump Is Profiting From the Presidency and Empowering Lobbyists and Big Donors WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice praised Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) for questioning President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Neil…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice criticized Judge Neil Gorsuch for repeatedly refusing to answer critical questions about our broken…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice praised Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) as a “champion for his constituents” for questioning…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice praised Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) for questioning President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee…
Letter Asks Whether Gorsuch Will Side With Ordinary Americans Over the Wealthy and Powerful Washington, D.C.–Senators must challenge President Donald Trump’s…
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s statement during tonight’s speech before a joint session of Congress that he has “begun to drain…
Washington, D.C. — Following the Trump Administration’s decision to reverse course from the the Obama Administration’s policy on private prisons, money-in-politics…
Washington, D.C. — National campaign watchdog Every Voice joined over 100 civil rights groups today urging the U.S. Senate to oppose Judge…
Washington, D.C. — The troubling anti-worker history of Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Labor and the donations he has…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement following reports that Donald Trump’s major donor Sheldon Adelson will dine with the…
Grassroots campaign flooded Senate with calls and pressured senators with DeVos donations to recuse themselves Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics reform…
Washington, D.C. — Every Voice and End Citizens United applauded Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s decision to stand up to her big donors…
Washington, D.C. — Instead of choosing a Supreme Court justice who will ensure everyone has an equal say in government, President…
Grassroots campaign flooded Senate with calls and pressured senators with DeVos donations to recuse themselves Washington, D.C. — The Senate HELP…
Washington, D.C.—Donald Trump’s executive order on lobbying is a small, inadequate step to “drain the swamp” in Washington when put…
Washington, D.C. — Following President Donald Trump’s false claims about voter fraud and reports of his planned executive orders targeting immigrants…
Washington, D.C. — Following the news that President Donald Trump plans to announce his Supreme Court nominee next week, money-in-politics reform…
Senators on HELP Committee who took DeVos’s money for their campaigns are now set to vote on her confirmation next…
Washington, D.C. — As Sen. Bernie Sanders and other Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee members raise concerns about…
This type of self-dealing and pay-to-play politics is exactly what voters want to see changed in Washington. Donald Trump hasn’t even taken the oath of office and his administration-in-waiting is producing a new scandal every day.
Washington, D.C. — Today, money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice said Donald Trump has given up all pretense on his goal to drain the…
Washington, D.C. — President-elect Donald Trump made clear today he is not taking seriously the possibilities for corruption and opportunities for…
Washington, D.C. — Today, money-in-politics reform group Every Voice praised Senator Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and her colleagues for introducing legislation…
End Citizens United and Every Voice members around the country demand recusal of Committee Members who have personally benefited from DeVos…
Washington, D.C. — Following news that President-elect Donald Trump may name Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to a White House…
Washington, D.C. — Following House Republicans’ decision to withdraw a proposal to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics, money-in-politics watchdog…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on House Republicans’ proposal to gut ethics oversight and…
Washington, D.C.—Every Voice released the following statement praising Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her colleagues for continuing to pressure President-elect Donald…
Today, on the day that President-elect Donald Trump promised a press conference to discuss how he will “remove” himself from…
Washington, D.C. — Following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he is nominating Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott…
Washington, D.C. — Today, money-in-politics reform group Every Voice praised Senator Ben Cardin (Md.) for introducing a resolution urging President-elect Donald Trump to…
Washington, D.C. — Following President-elect Trump’s selection of Senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, money-in-politics reform group Every Voice released the…
Washington, D.C. — Following Donald Trump’s 5-year ban on administration appointees becoming lobbyists, money-in-politics reform group Every Voice released the…
Washington, D.C. — Following reports that Donald Trump is adding corporate lobbyists to his transition team and considering appointing big donors…
Washington, D.C. — Donald Trump’s last-minute proposal to reform our country’s lobbying laws is not enough to address voters’ concerns about…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement from president and CEO David Donnelly on a new ad from…
Clinton Reiterates Support for Reform, Trump Lies About Fundraising Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement…
Cortez Masto Will Strengthen Our Democracy and Reduce the Power of Money in Politics Washington, D.C. — Today, national campaign…
Feingold Will Strengthen Our Democracy and Reduce the Power of Money in Politics Washington, D.C. — Today, national campaign finance…
Ross Will Strengthen Our Democracy and Reduce the Power of Money in Politics Washington, D.C. — Today, national campaign finance watchdog…
Teachout Would Be Champion for New York Families and Our Democracy Washington, D.C. — National campaign finance watchdog Every Voice…
Washington, D.C. — National campaign finance watchdog Every Voice, which endorsed Hillary Clinton last week, praised her campaign following news reports…
Clinton has pledged to strengthen our democracy, Trump denigrates it Washington, D.C.—Citing Hillary Clinton’s comprehensive plan to give everyday people…
Over 30 Groups Urge Debate Moderator Lester Holt to Ask Clinton and Trump about the Issue Fundamental to the Rest:…
Over 30 Democracy Reform Groups Urge Debate Moderator Lester Holt to Ask Clinton and Trump about Democracy Reform Washington, D.C….
Washington, D.C. — National campaign finance watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on new revelations this week about the…
New Poll Shows County Officials Ignore Money-in-Politics Initiative at Their Peril Miami, Fla.—Majorities of voters across all demographic groups and…
Washington, D.C. — National campaign finance group Every Voice praised Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton for pledging to fix our broken democracy during…
Washington, D.C.–The Republican Party platform released on Monday (page 12) calls for giving big donors more power in politics by rolling…
In a video address at Netroots Nation today, Hillary Clinton will pledge to introduce a constitutional amendment to overturn the…
The following statement is being issued today by the Brennan Center for Justice, Common Cause, CREW, Democracy 21, Democracy Matters,…
Washington, D.C.—National campaign finance group Every Voice praised presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton for pledging for the first time to…
Washington, D.C. — The draft platform released by the Democratic National Committee includes a strong solutions-focused agenda for reforming our money-in-politics…
Washington, D.C. — Today, national money-in-politics organizations submitted testimony to both the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee urging them…
Washington, D.C.—Following the release of their “We the People” policy agenda, national money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice praised Senate Democrats for responding to voter demands to increase accountability and transparency in our elections while reducing the power of big money in politics.
Washington, D.C.—Donald Trump’s decision to raise money from the same special-interest donors he has criticized throughout his campaign will make…
Today, Every Voice Center President and CEO Nick Nyhart was arrested by Capitol police along with 6 Every Voice staff…
Washington, D.C.—Money-in-politics reform group Every Voice has added significant staff power to its political team this year to build on…
Washington, D.C. — Following President Obama’s speech in Springfield, Ill. in which he said in order to “better our politics”…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement in on the outcome of the New Hampshire primaries: …
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement in response to Jeb Bush’s remarks supporting overturning Citizens…
New polling post-Iowa caucus shows voters’ views on money-in-politics jumps to top tier issue Washington, D.C.—A night of sparring between…
Washington, D.C. — Following the New York Times’ report that Ted Cruz said he “agrees in many ways” with Bernie Sanders on big…
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders tops the class with an A- in a new scorecard on money-in-politics reform policies released…
Washington, D.C. — Every Voice President and CEO David Donnelly responded to President Barack Obama’s tweet about money in politics today:…
Washington, D.C. — Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union…
Washington, D.C. — Seventy-two percent of Americans, a broad, bipartisan majority, support small-donor solutions to overhaul our broken campaign-finance system, according to new polling…
Washington, D.C. — As New York State Senator and former Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam Skelos have been found…
Washington, D.C. — As the Washington Post reports that congressional aides say legislators are considering attaching a campaign finance rider to the omnibus…
Washington, D.C.—Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on the growing bipartisan opposition to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s…
Washington, D.C.—Money-in-politics watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on Gov. Martin O’Malley’s decision to participate in the out-dated presidential…
Washington, D.C.—Following presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ release of a detailed plan to fix our broken campaign finance system, national money-in-politics group Every…
From Coast to Coast, Voters Send Message to Nation: We Can Fix Our Broken Campaign Finance System Voters in Maine…
Voters in Maine approved Question 1 on Tuesday to remove the barriers big money erects for ordinary people to run…
Washington, D.C.—As filings from the presidential money race continue to reveal record-breaking numbers, Jeb Bush is right to release his campaign’s bundlers,…
Washington, D.C.—As presidential candidate Martin O’Malley releases a plan to fix our broken campaign finance system, national money-in-politics group Every Voice has the…
Washington, DC–The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) should rule, unambiguously, against new requests from Democratic lawyers that they themselves admit would further erode our campaign finance…
Washington, D.C.—With amplifying the voices of everyday Americans at its core, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s plan to reduce the influence of big-money…
Washington, D.C.—Campaign-finance watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on the eye-popping super PAC reports being filed today. “The hobby…
Washington, D.C.—Presidential candidates serious about changing the “culture” in Washington should agree to a bold democracy reform agenda being released…
His record-breaking fundraising and close ties to the super PAC aligned with his campaign make it all the more important for him to offer a bold, comprehensive plan to address Americans’ belief that Washington is for sale to the highest bidder.
Washington, D.C.–Campaign finance watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on the news that Jeb Bush’s super PAC raised $103…
Washington, D.C.—Ahead of the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision to gut the Voting Rights Act, watchdog…
Washington, D.C.–In yet another sign that the influence of money in politics will be an unavoidable topic ahead of 2016,…
Washington, D.C. — As presidential candidates crisscross the country scooping up checks like it’s a giant monopoly board, Every Voice…
Washington, D.C.–National campaign finance watchdog Every Voice has released the following statement on today’s New York Times/CBS News poll showing broad…
Washington D.C. — Today, campaign finance watchdog Every Voice praised Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) for signing a bill to empower everyday people in politics by ensuring the state’s gubernatorial public financing system will be available for future candidates.
Washington, D.C.—National campaign finance watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on Hillary Clinton’s decision to solicit super PAC contributions. “Americans want…
Washington D.C. — Following New York Senate Leader Dean Skelos’ arrest and charges of extortion and seeking bribes, national campaign-finance reform…
As Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D) prepares to sign the bipartisan Montana Disclose Act into law, national campaign-finance watchdog Every Voice is releasing the following statement.
Albany, NY – In response to news that the Board of Elections, a day after Senate Leader Skelos’ surprise appointment…
Washington, D.C.—National campaign finance watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on Hillary Clinton’s endorsement of a constitutional amendment to…
Organizations Urging Their Grassroots Activists to Contact the Board
Every Voice, the growing nonpartisan money-in-politics advocacy group, announced two additional members of its senior team with experienced political strategist Mark Glaze and veteran major donor fundraiser Jennifer Williams joining the organization this month.
Washington, D.C.—Campaign finance watchdog Every Voice released the following statement on news that the Department of Justice is preparing to…
Washington, D.C.—Chicago voters overwhelmingly endorsed a ballot question Tuesday to give everyday people a bigger voice in politics, a sign…
National campaign finance advocacy group Every Voice applauded Sen. Rob Schaaf (R-St. Joseph) for legislation he introduced today to give everyday people a bigger voice in the political process.
Washington, D.C.–National campaign finance watchdog Every Voice released the following statement tonight responding to President Obama’s State of the Union…
Washington, D.C.—Republican groups’ flouting of coordination rules through the use of anonymous Twitter accounts should spur the Federal Election Commission…
Washington, D.C.— Voters are acutely aware that wealthy interests have an increasing influence on the political process and they have…
Washington, D.C.–Every Voice has released the following statement in response to the television ad about immigration being aired by Kentucky Secretary of…
Washington, D.C.–Every Voice released the following statement today in response to the conviction of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on…
In the leaked secret recording of Senator Mitch McConnell’s candid speech at the Koch brothers’ summit released today by The Nation, McConnell revealed his extensive ties to big-dollar donors and pledged to adhere to the billionaires’ agenda if he is reelected and Republicans regain control of the Senate
Washington, D.C.—Fifty thousand donors helped Professor Lawrence Lessig and his MayDay PAC raise $5 million in the past month, a clear…
Washington, D.C.—Campaign finance watchdog Public Campaign Action Fund released a statement today slamming the Republican National Committee’s lawsuit that would…
April 11, 2014 Washington, D.C.—Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to end the anti-corruption Moreland Commission and failure to pass a comprehensive…
Washington, D.C.—The Supreme Court’s decision in McCutcheon v. FEC will give the biggest campaign donors even more influence in Washington, according to…
Washington, D.C.—The Supreme Court’s decision in McCutcheon v. FEC will give the biggest campaign donors even more influence in Washington, according to…
Albany, NY—Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein received letters today signed by nearly 150…
Washington, D.C.—Public Campaign Action Fund is expanding its television ad buy questioning whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo will live up to his words…
Washington, D.C.—National campaign finance watchdog Public Campaign Action Fund applauded Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergran Grimes for speaking out…
Washington, DC—Public Campaign Action Fund released the second TV ad today in its $1 million media campaign to support an…
Washington, DC–Public Campaign Action Fund announced a four-week $1 million television and online ad campaign across New York State highlighting…