Democracy 21

Democracy 21 is a non-profit organization in the United States that aims to combat the influence of private money in politics by enacting campaign finance reform.[1] It was founded in 1997 by longtime activist Fred Wertheimer.[2][3] The organization supports stricter campaign finance limits and regulations and opposes the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. FEC.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Schouten, Fredreka (December 16, 2015). "Spending bill bars IRS and others from forcing political disclosure". USA Today. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Hulse, Carl (5 July 2016). "Is the Supreme Court Clueless About Corruption? Ask Jack Abramoff". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Swan, Jonathan; Neidig, Harper (16 July 2016). "Trump campaign solicits illegal foreign donations despite warnings". The Hill. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  4. ↑ Wertheimer, Fred (January 19, 2014). "Legalized Bribery". Politico. Retrieved 16 December 2015.

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