Land Grab Update: Mozambique, Africa Still in the Crosshairs
Originally published by Food Tank on 10/31/2016 On October 12, the government of Mozambique quietly announced that it would close its...
Oct 31, 20166 min read
Trickle-Up Democracy: State and Local Ballots Give Voters A Say
Even in a presidential campaign where both candidates are speaking out against the influence of big money in politics, it’s easy to be...
Oct 31, 20165 min read
Why Overturning Citizens United Isn’t Enough
You don't have to think our democracy works perfectly to be appalled at Donald Trump's attack on it. Amidst all the other...
Oct 20, 20162 min read
Talking Democracy with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Campaign finance reform advocate predicts victory will come like snow off a roof after a New England spring thaw: "in a big woosh."...
Oct 12, 20165 min read
Will the Real Litterbug Please Stand Up?
Originally published by Earth Island Journal on 10/03/2016 On October 13, 1953, executives from beer, soda, chewing gum, cigarette, and...
Oct 3, 20163 min read
The Presidential Debate Missed the Biggest Issue
Getting money out of politics gets bipartisan support, so why not go for a mandate? Democracy Spring protesters marched on the US...
Sep 28, 20163 min read