Change The Game

Aug 31, 2010

An opinion piece by Adam Friedman of MASSvote discusses how the huge amount of time that Congress spends fundraising hurts prospects for addressing our nations challenges, and calls for support of the Fair Elections Now Act.

Big Oil's big money

Aug 30, 2010

The Washington Post reported today on the tough time that environmental groups are having getting comprehensive energy legislation across the finish line and to the president’s desk. What appeared to be their best chance in years to address climate change and push for renewable energy has been bogged down by partisan politics and, as advocates point out, the influence of Big Oil in our political process.

Fueling Washington - New Report from CRP

Aug 24, 2010

The Center for Responsive Politics (CRP) launched a new series of reports, "Fueling Washington," highlighting the big money going into support or defeat (but let's face it, mostly defeat) comprehensive energy reform in Congress this year.

According to CRP:

Former members of Congress speak out for Fair Elections

Aug 11, 2010

Former members of Congress, Michael Barnes and Connie Morello, have an op-ed today in the Baltimore Sun urging Congress to say no to special interests and pass the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826).