Disclosure, in the campaign finance context, refers to laws and regulations requiring candidates and political groups to report information about their activities to the government, which then makes that information available publicly. The required information varies greatly, depending on the affected organization and the local, state, or federal government mandating the disclosure. Disclosure rules fall into two broad categories: disclosure…
CCP Chairman Brad Smith had a piece this weekend published in Real Clear Policy, part of the Real Clear Politics group of sites, titled, ...
This happened in the streets of DC on Saturday and, if you missed it, here’s the gist: referencing Professor Lawrence Lessig’s TEDx talk from ...
One of the primary issues with the legislation is the new, overly broad disclosure regime it creates. S.B. 375 purports to regulate communications similar ...
S.B. 246 broadly extends recent court-sanctioned disclosure of these communications, covering speech that discusses political issues, but does not advocate for or against candidates for office. As a result, the ...
Our friend Jonathan Rauch of The Atlantic believes he’s found a way to solve the problems inherent in the campaign finance system: he calls ...
Colorado resident Diana Hsieh, a doctor of philosophy, organized the non-profit Coalition for Secular Government with her friend Ari Armstrong in order to promote ...
Organizing for Action is becoming something of a conundrum for those who want more regulation on speech. On the one hand, the worries “that ...
Center for Competitive Politics’ Director of External Relations Matt Nese submitted comments to the New Mexico Legislature on Senate Bill 15, which proposes to create broad and burdensome disclosure requirements ...
That wealthy individuals, corporations and unions, or well-funded associations of people should make large contributions to parties and candidates, and that expenses in political races ...
I write to express concern about the proposed version of House Bill 43, scheduled for a hearing before the House Government Operations Committee on ...