Democracy 21 Explained

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]

Notes and References

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

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